Now hiring a Security Supervisor for a hospital in Portsmouth, NH
- $25.00 Hourly
- Monday - Friday
- Shift Times: Monday - Friday 8 AM
Responsibilities Include:
- Cleans, maintains and operates transport equipment and operates elevators to move or escort patients/visitors to and from various hospital areas, as directed, following established operating policies and procedures.
- Receives formal instruction/direction upon pick-up and provides formal hand-off report at destination, when not required to stay with patient.
- Reports any changes in patient status/condition during transport.
- Removes and reports defective equipment to supervisor.
- Assists clinical staff with lifting and moving patients for transfer and transport.
- Ensures oxygen tanks required for transport contain sufficient oxygen and are safely secured for transport.
- Cleans transportation equipment according to Infection Control protocols.
- Confirms patient readiness for transport and need for appropriate equipment and ensures that equipment is ready and available.
- Recognizes cardio-pulmonary distress symptoms, sends for code team and provides CPR if necessary.
- Uses patient transport tracking system to receive patient information; accept, track and close assignments.
- Receives Security training in: Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care, response to missing persons, and basic Security skills.
Training in other Security Department areas such as: Dispatch, Valet, Concierge, and standard Security roles are available.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Qualified applicants for the Professional Security Officer position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:
- At least 18 years of age; 21 for Armed or Taser positions.
- High school diploma, College Degree, or GED. Education must be verifiable through the background vendor. (Certificates of Course Completion not acceptable).
- Must have 5 years of work experience within the last 5 years, with a minimum of 2 years verifiable work history.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation and Drug Screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. (No open/pending charges acceptable)
- Valid guard card/license, as required in the state for which you are applying.
- Driving Positions Only: Must possess a valid Driver’s License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required.
- Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
- Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills
- As a condition of continued employment, employee must always maintain current active status of all required License, and must always carry the license while on duty
- Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
- Answer phones or greet guests / employees in a professional, welcoming manner
- Read, understand, and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
- Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)
Grooming/Uniform Standards:
The grooming standards for this job include:
- The uniform will be clean and worn properly, in a professional manner at all times the uniform is worn.
- No visible face or neck tattoos.
- Fingernails cannot be no longer than ¼ inch from the tip of the finger.
- The client’s ID badge will be worn at all times while on client property in accordance with site policy.
- Footwear must be slip resistant.
- If N-95 masks are required by site, Facial hair will not allow for proper wear of a particulate mask.
- CDC Hand Hygiene Standards will be adhered to at all times.
- Perfumes or cologne, or other smells which could impact patients with respiratory ailments, will not be worn in excess.
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn as appropriate to job roles and duties performed
- The use of personal electronic devices is prohibited while on post/patrol except in designated areas specified by client policy
Physical and Mental Functions:
- Climb and descend stairs to all floors of the hospital in the event elevators are not accessible due to mechanical issues or emergency situations.
- Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
- Assist in lifting patients as needed to either assist nursing staff or help transport expired patients
- Restrain violent/combative patients to prevent injuries to themselves and others
- Run as needed
- Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat