HEAD SECURITY OFFICER in Franklin, Indiana at Johnson Memorial Hospital

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Makes rounds of both the exterior and interior of the hospital and professional office buildings checking doors, windows, equipment, and systems to see that all is safe and secure. Secures and releases doors for control of admittance during normal business hours and closings. Patrols parking lot to provide security for the personnel at time of shift change.

Assists Security Coordinator:

• Documents findings and files a report on shift activity.
• Collects shift reports, complies data and inputs info for administrative review.
• Scheduling and staffing of Security Officers.
• Orientation of new Security Officers.
• Review and update of Policies and Procedures.
• Other paperwork including court order paperwork.
• Provides on-call coverage when assigned by Security Coordinator.
• Internal and external communications.

Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures such as testing medical gas alarms and monitoring gas consumption and changing cylinders. Watches snow accumulation and notifies Plant Operations.

Provides assistance with combative patients according to CMS standards as listed below. Also controls disturbances, the landing of the helicopter and clean up when system failures cause flooding or conditions of immediate safety concerns.

CMS Standards: The use of restraining or seclusion interventions must never act as a barrier to the provision of safe and appropriate care, treatments, and other interventions to meet the needs of the patient. CMS does not consider the use of weapons in the application of restraining as safe appropriate health care interventions. We consider the term “weapons” to include pepper spray, mace, nightsticks, Tasers, cattle prods, stun guns, pistols and other such devices. Security staff may carry weapons as allowed by JMH policy and State law. The use of weapons by security staff are considered law enforcement use and not a health care intervention. CMS does not approve the use of weapons by any JMH staff as a means of subduing a patient to place that patient in patient restraint/seclusion. If a weapon is used by security staff or law enforcement personnel on a person in a hospital to protect people or JMH property from harm, we would expect the situation to be handled as a criminal activity and the perpetrator be turned over to local law enforcement.

++ If it becomes necessary to handle a situation as a criminal activity and to employ law enforcement interventions, the Security Officer must identify himself/herself as a law enforcement officer acting in that capacity.

Ascertains identification and purpose of suspicious persons on grounds and runs license verification checks on abandoned vehicles.

Files report on shift activity. Runs errands and provides safe escort. Provides special assistance with emergency room patients, the landing of the helicopter and clean up when system failures cause flooding and conditions of immediate safety concerns.

Performs other duties as required.

Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.

Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Must hold a current Indiana Law Enforcement Officer Certification and have active “Arresting Powers” to enforce the laws of the state of Indiana. At least one year of work experience as a law enforcement officer required.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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