Aurora Health Care
Security / Safety Officer - Part Time
Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Overview
Security / Safety Officer 1st Shift PT at Aurora Mental Health Emergency Center – Milwaukee, WI. This role involves providing security services with a customer-service approach, professionalism, fairness, and compassion in accordance with policies, procedures, and training.
Base pay range
$21.45/hr - $32.20/hr
Major Responsibilities
Provides security services with a customer-service approach, focusing on professionalism, fairness, and compassion even in challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training. Inspires confidence in patients, visitors, and team members by presenting a professional, approachable, and service-oriented appearance and demeanor. Is alert, observant, and ethical. Complies with and enforces all safety and security rules and regulations. Maintains Department uniform and equipment in good repair. Performs routine responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including but not limited to inspections to identify vulnerabilities, hazards, and fire conditions, audits of Interim Life Safety Measures, patient valuables management, and thorough contraband searches. Assists team members, patients, and visitors by providing information, directions, and physical help. Ensures traffic control, monitors conduct of visitors on premises and confronts unauthorized persons for questioning. Prevents, responds to, and investigates workplace violence. Responds to service calls, such as combative or threatening patients or visitors and team member incidents. Serves as a primary resource for de-escalation, utilizing use of force when necessary (e.g. conducted electrical weapon (CEW), handcuffing). Performs key responsibilities to plan, prevent, practice, and respond to emergencies such as lost or abducted infants/children, fire, and active threats. Responds immediately to emergency and crisis situations; physically intervenes in accordance with training to situations that have a potential for injury. Investigates incidents that occur on Advocate Health property and completes timely and accurate reports. Addresses and escalates complaints to the appropriate leader and provides supporting documentation. Performs liaison rounding duties to cultivate close partnerships with all departments and units. Delivers security awareness education to team members to leverage their assistance in the overall security of the site. Liaisons with federal, state, and local law enforcement and first responder agencies. Coordinates, briefs, and monitors every law enforcement prisoner patient guard to ensure policy compliance and prevent unsafe practices. Maintains current Department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, hemorrhage control (e.g. “STOP the BLEED”), CPR, application of clinical restraints, conducted energy weapon (e.g. TASER), to include training on any/all department-issued equipment and/or requirements identified in training academy and the Annual Training Plan. Assists with exterior traffic and crowd control, including parking enforcement, valet parking assist, and vehicular assistance.
Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) must be obtained on a one-time basis within two years of appointment to this role. Recertification is not required. For North Carolina teammates, an Unarmed Guard License issued by NC Protective Services must be obtained within 1 year and maintained through training and competency assessments. Stop the Bleed Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire date. A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicle. Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card issued by the Illinois State Police or Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (e.g. TASER) use within 90 days of hire and periodically thereafter.
Education Required
High school graduate or GED
Experience Required
Typically requires 1 year of experience in a security, related public safety, or customer service area that includes responding to emergent situations and identifying and resolving issues that pose a potential risk to patients, visitors, teammates and/or property.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Above-average emotional intelligence with empathetic and compassionate responses to teammates, visitors, and patients. Ability to function in a work environment that values respect and caring for one another. Commitment to patient-centered safety practices. Collaborative work with medical staff and external law enforcement as appropriate. Ability to remain calm under pressure to support a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment. Ability to engage with peers constructively and create innovative solutions through collaboration. Must pass background check, drug screen, pre-placement physical post-offer, pre-employment and periodic checks. Illinois team members must have completed State of Illinois 20-hour Basic Security Officer course. Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and maintain courtesy in dealings with others, even if verbally aggressive. Demonstrated experience in quickly assessing dangerous situations and taking appropriate action. Verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy for documenting work (e.g., Word, Excel, web navigation, database entry). Ability to defend self and others if necessary when de-escalation fails and restrained action is required. Ability to communicate effectively and hear radio and telephone communications at varying decibels.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must sit, stand, walk, and drive throughout the workday; lift up to 35 lbs occasionally; push/pull with 35 lbs of force. Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes. Exposure to various hazards; protective clothing may be required. Operates all job-related equipment. Frequent exposure to aggressive behavior and emotionally charged situations. Must manage personal stress and potential violence. Must be physically fit and able to move through all areas of facilities and assist with patient lifting when needed.
Preferred Job Requirements
Behavioral Threat Assessment knowledge Use of Force Review Crime prevention through environmental design awareness Ability to present material and facilitate meetings
Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Security / Safety Officer 1st Shift PT at Aurora Mental Health Emergency Center – Milwaukee, WI. This role involves providing security services with a customer-service approach, professionalism, fairness, and compassion in accordance with policies, procedures, and training.
Base pay range
$21.45/hr - $32.20/hr
Major Responsibilities
Provides security services with a customer-service approach, focusing on professionalism, fairness, and compassion even in challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training. Inspires confidence in patients, visitors, and team members by presenting a professional, approachable, and service-oriented appearance and demeanor. Is alert, observant, and ethical. Complies with and enforces all safety and security rules and regulations. Maintains Department uniform and equipment in good repair. Performs routine responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including but not limited to inspections to identify vulnerabilities, hazards, and fire conditions, audits of Interim Life Safety Measures, patient valuables management, and thorough contraband searches. Assists team members, patients, and visitors by providing information, directions, and physical help. Ensures traffic control, monitors conduct of visitors on premises and confronts unauthorized persons for questioning. Prevents, responds to, and investigates workplace violence. Responds to service calls, such as combative or threatening patients or visitors and team member incidents. Serves as a primary resource for de-escalation, utilizing use of force when necessary (e.g. conducted electrical weapon (CEW), handcuffing). Performs key responsibilities to plan, prevent, practice, and respond to emergencies such as lost or abducted infants/children, fire, and active threats. Responds immediately to emergency and crisis situations; physically intervenes in accordance with training to situations that have a potential for injury. Investigates incidents that occur on Advocate Health property and completes timely and accurate reports. Addresses and escalates complaints to the appropriate leader and provides supporting documentation. Performs liaison rounding duties to cultivate close partnerships with all departments and units. Delivers security awareness education to team members to leverage their assistance in the overall security of the site. Liaisons with federal, state, and local law enforcement and first responder agencies. Coordinates, briefs, and monitors every law enforcement prisoner patient guard to ensure policy compliance and prevent unsafe practices. Maintains current Department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, hemorrhage control (e.g. “STOP the BLEED”), CPR, application of clinical restraints, conducted energy weapon (e.g. TASER), to include training on any/all department-issued equipment and/or requirements identified in training academy and the Annual Training Plan. Assists with exterior traffic and crowd control, including parking enforcement, valet parking assist, and vehicular assistance.
Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) must be obtained on a one-time basis within two years of appointment to this role. Recertification is not required. For North Carolina teammates, an Unarmed Guard License issued by NC Protective Services must be obtained within 1 year and maintained through training and competency assessments. Stop the Bleed Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire date. A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicle. Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card issued by the Illinois State Police or Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (e.g. TASER) use within 90 days of hire and periodically thereafter.
Education Required
High school graduate or GED
Experience Required
Typically requires 1 year of experience in a security, related public safety, or customer service area that includes responding to emergent situations and identifying and resolving issues that pose a potential risk to patients, visitors, teammates and/or property.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Above-average emotional intelligence with empathetic and compassionate responses to teammates, visitors, and patients. Ability to function in a work environment that values respect and caring for one another. Commitment to patient-centered safety practices. Collaborative work with medical staff and external law enforcement as appropriate. Ability to remain calm under pressure to support a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment. Ability to engage with peers constructively and create innovative solutions through collaboration. Must pass background check, drug screen, pre-placement physical post-offer, pre-employment and periodic checks. Illinois team members must have completed State of Illinois 20-hour Basic Security Officer course. Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and maintain courtesy in dealings with others, even if verbally aggressive. Demonstrated experience in quickly assessing dangerous situations and taking appropriate action. Verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy for documenting work (e.g., Word, Excel, web navigation, database entry). Ability to defend self and others if necessary when de-escalation fails and restrained action is required. Ability to communicate effectively and hear radio and telephone communications at varying decibels.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must sit, stand, walk, and drive throughout the workday; lift up to 35 lbs occasionally; push/pull with 35 lbs of force. Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes. Exposure to various hazards; protective clothing may be required. Operates all job-related equipment. Frequent exposure to aggressive behavior and emotionally charged situations. Must manage personal stress and potential violence. Must be physically fit and able to move through all areas of facilities and assist with patient lifting when needed.
Preferred Job Requirements
Behavioral Threat Assessment knowledge Use of Force Review Crime prevention through environmental design awareness Ability to present material and facilitate meetings
Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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