Armed Security Officer - Security - PT - Day

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Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
This position will assist in the education and enforcement of regulations, policies, and laws that contribute to the safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees of the Medical Center.
Education Qualifications

• Graduated from a law enforcement academy. Required

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years Law enforcement experience with current agency if presently employed as an officer or retired status with a Law Enforcement Agency with firearms permit from a sponsored Law Enforcement Agency. Required and
• Meets the LEOSA Standard of 10 or more years of experience with one or more of the following criteria (Required): • Is or was authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law, and has statutory powers of arrest • Is or was authorized by their employing federal, state, or local agency to carry a firearm • Is in good standing with the applicable federal or state law enforcement regulatory agency • Meets standards, if any, established by the agency which require the employee to regularly qualify in the use of a firearm • Included is a military police officer who is similarly trained and possessed apprehension authority under the Uniform Code of Military Justice • Included is a Correctional Officer who served in an armed position, such as Correctional Emergency Response Team or Court Transport and successfully completed mandatory training for that position within their agency • Is not under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance • Is not prohibited by Federal law from receiving or purchasing a firearm. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. (Required proficiency)
• Good communication is a must, which requires talking and listening skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and guidelines. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Firearms Permit - TPD Must be qualified with firearm in accordance with the KS C-Post weapons qualifications course. Required
• Must maintain firearm certification through their Law Enforcement Agency. Must provide own semi-automatic firearm that is acceptable by the Stormont-Vail Healthcare Security Policy.
• Must successfully complete and pass a psychological assessment sponsored by Stormont Vail Health prior to employment. On a contingent basis officers may work pending the outcome of their assessment but are not allowed to carry firearms.
• Drivers License - DMV Current Valid Driver’s License and Clean MVR with 3-year baseline and annual MVR review Required

What you will do

• Enforces regulations, policies, and laws that contribute to the safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees of the medical center.
• Performs routine security patrols in the Emergency Department lobby and the outside entrance to the Emergency Department, in order to prevent thefts, destruction of property, disorderly conduct, and other adverse incidents on SVH property.
• Performs security related functions, including but not limited to report writing, CCTV monitoring, and patient assists.
• Responds to escalating and combative patient and visitor situations as necessary in the front lobby of the Emergency Department.
• Attends workshops, classes, and seminars to maintain their proficiency and assure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
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• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Standard): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Physical Demand Comments:
While performing the duties of this job, the physical demands include frequent walking, occasional running and the ability to assist in restraining and lifting of patients in excess of 100-800 pounds. Must have good hand dexterity.
Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Working Conditions Comments:
The employee will encounter situations in which patients and or visitors are agitated, disoriented, physically or verbally aggressive and or otherwise emotionally impaired.

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.