Hospital Security Officer
University of Iowa
Job Info
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Safety and Security is seeking a Hospital Security Officer to perform duties needed to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the buildings and grounds of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
- Provide exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff entering the hospital
- Assist with wayfinding and information to patients, visitors, and staff
- Perform security checks, patrol facility, and monitor special assignments
- Conduct incident investigations and provide documentation for follow-up
- Respond to and assist in all incidents regarding safety and security
- Respond to lock/unlock doors, troubleshoot elevator problems and extricate as needed, and assist in traffic/parking enforcement
- Respond to and resolve emergencies such as fire, HazMat, and security alarms
- Provide security surveillance of institution, including physiatric units
- Maintain a working knowledge of computers to process data, operate fire alarm systems, and security systems
- Escort to parking ramps and outlying areas
- Perform safekeeping procedures
- Provide effective oral and written communication
- Enforce all institution policies and procedures
- Ability to walk and climb stairs.
- Ability to lift and carry fifty pounds.
- Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to see and hear accurately in both day and nighttime conditions.
Percent of Time: 100%,
Schedule: 2nd or 3rd shift available
Pay Grade: 08 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix
Starting Salary: $18.35/ hour plus shift differential and potential over time
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Two years' experience in security and safety, or fire safety, or law enforcement; or
- One year of post-high school education related to security and safety and on year of experience in security and safety; or
- Two years of post-high school education related to security and safety
- Possession of appropriate driver's license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
- Ability to obtain basic certification from International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 6 months of hire and maintain certification for duration of employment.
- Two years of customer service experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer software applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- IAHSS Basic Online Course to be completed within 6 months of start date
- Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) 8 hour - to be completed in first 90 days
- Health Safety Professional (HSP) - to be completed in first 90 days
Applicant Resource Center -
Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!
Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.
Hours:
Monday 8:00am - 10:00am
Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
Friday 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Hospital Security Officer
- Appointment Type: Merit
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 8
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Haley Resewehr
- Contact Email: haley-resewehr@uiowa.edu
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