Career Center

Receiving general direction from the Security Supervisor, the Security Officer ensures a safe and secure environment, provides protective service and response for protection of the people and property of the Institute, and is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of Department.

• Provides protection to people and property through patrol, investigation, monitoring alarms and surveillance cameras.
• Patrols buildings and grounds and identifies unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas/property to help prevent theft, injuries or damages.
• Provides a high level of customer service by interacting with patients, visitors and staff in a professional manner that is proactive, friendly and helpful. Creates safety awareness among the Institute community.
• Provides emergency response to a variety of situations and incidents.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into thefts, shortages and other complaints involving potential misconduct.
• Gathers, analyzes, evaluates, and utilizes facts and evidence. Interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
• Provides escorts for staff, visitors and patients as requested.
• Assists with potentially violent patients. Detains individuals suspected of criminal conduct.
• Maintains accountability for valuables/property and other forms of evidence.
• Prepares and submits written reports in a complete and accurate manner and logs all incidents.
• May be assigned to special duties such as Bike Patrol and/or Community Service Officer.
• May be assigned to an off-site location, including administrative buildings, ambulatory care centers, and/or community-based clinics. Will be cross trained in other locations beyond normally assigned workspace.
• May be required to work other shifts and/or locations when necessary.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.