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Hospital Security Officer Weekend Shift 60%- Downtown Campus Jobs in Iowa City, IA at University of Iowa
Title: Hospital Security Officer Weekend Shift 60%- Downtown Campus
Company: University of Iowa
Location: Iowa City, IA
The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus department of Security is seeking a Hospital Security Officer. Safety & Security Officers provide the highest quality of public safety to protect life and property. Officers perform security services, including electronic surveillance, and patrol of the campus. Enforce policy & procedures and coordinate response to various potential problems and emergencies for patients, employees, and visitors, Work with the Environment of Care committee, help establish a safe environment of care to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to security and safety. Participates in employee awareness and education.
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.
- Conducts investigations of incidents. Prepares clear and accurate reports.
- Enforces hospital regulations, guidelines and policies as needed.
- Responds to routine and emergency calls for service.
- Patrol areas as assigned to ensure personal, building and equipment security.
- Performs inspections as assigned. These inspections may include fire extinguishers, emergency lights, exit light, sprinkler flow and tampers, conducting of fire drills and hazard surveillance.
- Prepares daily reports of shift activity. Provides written communication as needed to other safety & security officers.
- Provides emergency response as requested or needed. Emergency response may include disasters, fire, tornado, duress alarms, hazardous materials decontamination, infant abductions, bomb threat, non-violent crisis intervention, aggressive patients, guests, or visitors.
- Provides information and assistance to patients, visitors, and employees.
- Provides escort service, lockouts, jump starts as requested.
- Provides traffic control and enforcement measures on all Mercy owned or operated property.
- Receives property found in hospital, inventories, and properly enters into lost and found system.
- Transfers deposits between the hospital and financial institutions to maintain security of funds.
- Basic understanding of key management programming.
Percent of Time: 60%,
Schedule: Weekend Shift
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Two years’ experience in security and safety, or fire safety, or law enforcement; or
- One year of post-high school education related to security and safety and one year of experience in security and safety; or
- Two years of post-high school education related to security and safety.
- Possession of appropriate driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
- Ability to obtain basic certification from International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 6 months of hire and maintain certification for duration of employment
Desirable Requirements
- Two years of customer service experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer software applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. With additional questions, please reach out to [email protected]
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Hours
Monday – Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Or by appointment
Contact [email protected] to schedule a time to visit.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Hospital Security Officer
- Appointment Type: Merit
- Schedule: Part-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
- Pay Level: 8
Contact Information
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Emilio Villagrana
- Contact Email: [email protected]
