UnityPoint Health

Overview

Responsible for providing security screening services that seek to create a safe and secure environment for the hospital community. The Security Officer undertakes activities designed to identify, deter, abate, or correct situations; both routine and emergent that are within the scope of responsibility for the department, as they occur on hospital owned or controlled property. 

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ 

Responsibilities

Physical Environment of Care

• Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
• Monitor conduct of visitors on hospital premises.
• Confront unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
• Screen visitors, patients and team members at entrances.
• Report safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.

Departmental Support

• Complete incident report on any significant security incident or concern, relays safety related information as appropriate.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

High School diploma or highest level of post-secondary education.

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice law enforcement

Experience:

Military, law enforcement and/or security experience is highly preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to de-escalate violent, aggressive, or disruptive persons. Use of critical thinking in a high stress environment. Excellent observation skills.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.