• Security Officer

    UNC Health Care (Hendersonville, NC)


    Description

    Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

    Summary:

    Provides general security work in the protection of persons and property. Is involved with enforcement of Pardee policies, standards, regulations and codes. Assists local law enforcement with applicable federal, state and local laws.

    Responsibilities:

    • Communicates effectively via two-way radio, computer, email, telephone and verbal communication with team members, visitors, and patients and with local law enforcement agencies. Keeps leadership informed. Attends meetings, training assigned by leadership to maintain personal growth and development. Maintains care for department equipment and supplies.

    • Investigates, writes incident reports, and provides patient interventions and use of force reports with complete narrative. Takes custody and secures weapons until returned to owner. Provides daily activity logs before the end of shift. Is knowledgeable of security sensitive areas. Escorts team members, patients and visitors to parking areas. Locks/unlocks designated doors.

    • Monitors the conduct of hospital visitors. Confronts unauthorized people, reports safety concerns, fire hazards and security violations by patrolling the hospital facility.

    • Control traffic and enforce parking regulations. Maintains parking lot surveillance to assure safety, enforces applicable parking regulations, and initiates towing of vehicles. Writes and reports parking citation of illegally parked vehicles.

    • Provides immediate and prompt response to emergency codes. Assists with the management of individuals with behavioral issues and provides back up for law enforcement in those situations. Maintains a working knowledge of emergency codes and response procedures. Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to all emergency situations as well as activated security alarms. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Other information:

    Hired applicants will be required to obtain Certification in Non-Crisis Intervention (NCI), Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid as well as training to carry ASP baton, handcuffs, and OC pepper spray. Training and evaluation will be provided.

    Required

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • Current NC Driver’s License

    • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lb on occasion as warranted by emergent circumstances.

    • Stands, walks, stoops, and bends regularly for entire shift. May be required to run or move quickly as warranted by emergent circumstances.

    • Must be able to practice effective body mechanics.

    Preferred

    • Previous security, law enforcement or military experience.

    Job Details

    Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

     

    Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

     

    Organization Unit: Security

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

     

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

     

    Work Schedule: Evening Job

     

    Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

     

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.