Security Officer

Security Officer

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• One year of experience as a Security Officer or a similar role OR honorable discharge from military service OR completion of coursework in higher education in a criminal justice or related field
• Meets the standards of the Basic Physical Fitness Standards upon hire and annually
• Insurable and meet expectations of the Cleveland Clinic Transportation & Fleet Vehicle policy/plan
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or willing to obtain within three months of start date

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors and caregivers by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and eliminating safety hazards.
• Deter vandalism, theft and property abuse by routinely patrolling all hospital property, including inside areas, parking lots and parking decks.
• Enforce Cleveland Clinic Akron General facility policies (e.g. parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy, etc.).
• Monitor hospital/facility activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require security involvement.
• Intervene in patient, visitor and/or caregiver confrontations.
• Complete appropriate documentation of various incidents.
• Advise Dispatcher of all duties performed as required by post.
• Demonstrate an understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation and internal and external disaster plans.
• Patrol or remain at assigned post as required and complete all post specific duties.
• Conduct metal detector searches in the Emergency Department using a magnetometer and/or hand-held scanning devices.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.
• Complete training and obtain certification for Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI) within six months of hire and annually.
• Complete training and obtain certification for the X-2 Taser Training within the first year of hire and annually.
• If required for the job assignment: complete training and obtain certification for the Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) baton certification within the first year of hire and annually.
• Complete and maintain First Aid training provided by Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field
• Completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) approved Private Security Academy