Position Summary

Under the direction of the Security Manager, the Security Officer I plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include conducting routine interior and exterior patrols of the facility and surrounding grounds to deter property loss, identify potential safety hazards, and ensure compliance with hospital policies. The Security Officer assists in enforcing regulations related to access control, smoking, parking, and identification. This role also involves responding to emergencies, including coordinating with fire personnel and securing the premises during critical situations. Additional duties include supporting staff and visitors, managing disruptive behavior, and providing escorts upon request. Comprehensive shift reports are completed at the end of each shift to document incidents and activities.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 90 days of employment.
  • BLS certification required within 30 days of employment.
  • Valid Kansas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, insurable through the hospital’s insurance carrier.
  • Additional certification may be required for certain settings or populations. Specific information and the timeframe in which such certification must be attained will be provided by the department director/manager/supervisor at time of hire/transfer into department.
• Preferred:
  • Previous experience, education, or training in security.
  • International Association for Healthcare Safety & Security (IAHSS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular internal and external patrols of the facility to identify and report security concerns, equipment deficiencies, or operational hazards.
• Log and report maintenance issues and initiate service requests as needed.
• Monitor all areas to deter theft, property loss, fire risks, and safety hazards.
• Investigate thefts and other incidents in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Enforce facility policies regarding smoking, parking, access control, and identification.
• Oversee the secure check-in and check-out process for patients in custody.
• Respond to incidents involving disruptive patients, visitors, or suspicious individuals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and logs of daily activities, incidents, and security issues.
• Inspect and ensure the readiness of security equipment, including radios, flashlights, communication devices, pepper spray, expandable baton (ASP), and handcuffs.
• Operate security vehicles safely in various weather conditions and high-traffic areas; responsible for maneuvering, loading/unloading, and obstacle avoidance.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks including fuel, oil, transmission, brake and windshield fluids, and tire pressure; handle minor issues or notify appropriate personnel.
• Log vehicle usage and ensure block heaters are plugged in during cold weather; remove snow and ice from vehicles as needed.
• Respond to emergency codes (e.g., Code Red, Orange, Silver), meet and assist emergency personnel at designated entrances, secure facility access during incidents, and document response actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HIPAA: This position will have access to the Protected Health Information described below, in order to carry out the duties related to the position at Hays Medical Center, based on the following criteria:

• Primary – required (routine) to do the job;
• Secondary – required for the job, but mostly by exception; and
• None – no approved access

Description of Information:

• Secondary
  • Patient Demographic Information (information used to identify a person): Name, Date of Birth, Address, Race, Marital Status, Religion
  • Clinical Information (information that describes a patient’s health status): Diagnosis, Reports/Medical Notes, Test Results, Problem List, Procedures, History and Physical
  • Financial Information/Insurance (information related to insurance, billing, and payment): Billing Information, Payer Name, Payer ID, Account Balances, Plan Elements Covered, Payment Information, Payment Rates
  • Coding Information (clinical information that is in (alpha) numeric format): ICD-9 Codes, Rev Codes, CPT Codes

Infection Control: This position will include initial and ongoing training in dealing with infection control. Training could include, but is not limited to, blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and biohazardous materials, as it applies to your daily work environment.

Patient Interaction: Periodic

Physical Requirements

• Working Conditions:
  • Body Position Sitting: < 20%
  • Body Position Standing: > 75%
  • Body Position Other: < 20%
  • Level of Movement: Frequent (> 60%)
  • Level of Lifting: Medium (< 20 lbs. frequently; 20-50 lbs. frequently; 50-100 lbs. occasionally; > 100 lbs. rarely)
• Placement/Movement of Materials:
  • Lifting Floor to Waist Frequency: < 25%
  • Lifting Waist to Shoulder Frequency: < 25%
  • Lifting Above Shoulders Frequency: < 10%
  • Repetitive Twisting Frequency: < 10%
  • Climbing Stairs Frequency: < 25%
  • Pushing Weight / Frequency: 200 lbs. / < 25%
  • Pulling Weight / Frequency: 50 lbs. / < 25%
  • Carrying Weight / Frequency: 50 lbs. / < 25%
  • Awkward Positions Frequency: Rarely