Security Trainee

Under supervision, the officer trainee will be taught to protect all property, material, equipment, supplies, buildings, patients and personnel located in the hospital from harm, injury, damage, loss or trespass, performing unarmed guarding and patrolling of premises to prevent or report fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards.

The trainee will also be trained to uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Under close supervision, conduct regular walk through observations of the facility and grounds, including locking, unlocking and restricting traffic at various times

Assists in managing hostile situations and aggressive individuals appropriately without intentionally exposing self or others to unreasonable risk of physical harm

Respond to the scene of all fire, safety and security events throughout the facility, providing disaster, fire and hazard surveillance

Assist staff with patient restraint and intervention in disruptions by patients, visitors, or staff, using physical restraints on patients only with authorization from clinical staff and in accordance with hospital protocol using the least force necessary to restrain or control a combative or unruly individual or to escort an idividual as directed by the appropriate authority

Compile and document all activities, findings, and occurrences using activity logs and incident reports

When assigned, observe patients from signs of unsafe actions or reactions, intervene as required to prevent injury and maintain patient logs on observed patients

Perform other duties as assigned