Security Officer
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Lake Geneva • Illinois • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $18 - $27 per hour
About the role
- Takes initiative to greet all patients, visitors, and Mercyhealth partners in a timely, professional, and courteous manner projecting an open and friendly attitude on a daily basis.
- Provides a visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities by patrolling the buildings, grounds, and parking lots of Mercyhealth to detect any irregularities.
- Inspects doors, windows and locks to ensure a high level of security.
- Respond to all dispatch/security service calls and overhead emergency code calls.
- Checks grounds and areas for cleanliness and safety.
- Perform parking lot patrols and enforce Mercyhealth parking policy.
- Notifies management/maintenance staff concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment through initiating a work order.
- Assist with completion of fire drills or other drills as requested.
- Write clear and accurate daily reports of shift activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Provides initial investigation and documentation of incidents of unusual circumstances reported by Mercyhealth personnel, visitors, physicians, or patients.
- Orient and train security staff at respective sites of responsibility as needed and complete training documents.
- Monitors the Mercyhealth environment using electronic security equipment (CCTV, Alarms, etc.) as applicable.
- Is required to assure and/or request partners and contractors display Mercyhealth badges or required proof of identity.
- Duties pertinent to site specific requirements will be assigned.
- Ensure the safety of all during takeoff and landings of MedFlights.
- Assist with identification of deceased patients and verification of credentials of funeral home and Medical Examiner's Office personnel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Healthcare security experience preferred
- Bilingual skills are preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience with police, security, or military background
- Successful completion of all department required training such as Level 3 TACT training, handcuffing, OC spray, ASP baton, and physical control tactics training, etc. required within 12 months for new hires
- Must maintain this proficiency on an annual basis.
- OR Completed 30 credit hours toward obtaining a degree
- OR One year with Mercyhealth security
- Successful completion of all department required training such as Level 3 TACT training, handcuffing, OC spray, ASP baton, and physical control tactics training, etc. required
Benefits
- Retirement
- Time off
- On-demand pay
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
CCTV monitoringpatrollingincident documentationfire drill completionphysical control tacticshandcuffingOC sprayASP batonsecurity report writingemergency response
Soft Skills
communicationinitiativecourtesyteamworktrainingattention to detailproblem-solvingprofessionalismleadershipinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Level 3 TACT traininghandcuffing certificationOC spray certificationASP baton certificationphysical control tactics training