SECURITY AGENT (UNARMED) -FT NIGHTS - HOSPITAL CAMPUS at Williamson Health
La Vergne, TN 37089
About the Job
Summary
Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY
The security department exists to insure a safe and secure environment for all employees, patients and visitors and to secure those properties belonging to Williamson Health. Our duties include security response, non-violent intervention, public relations and awareness, visibility and traffic control. Our purpose is to respond to requests for assistance, report unsafe conditions and to provide necessary services to insure a safe and secure atmosphere at Williamson Health and the properties we service.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education / Training:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) initial certification (8-hour training) within one year of employment; certification required bi-annually.
Workplace Experience:
At least one year general security, law enforcement, or military experience required if not currently licensed (minimum of three years preferred). Security experience in a hospital setting a plus.
Equipment and Skills Training:
Valid Tennessee driver's license; must be insurable.
Valid Tennessee armed or un-armed security guard state license required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Physical Environment:
Hospital proper and grounds.
Local deliveries
Physical Effort:
Must be able to:
Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Climb stairs in a timely manner (i.e. basement to penthouse in 2.5-minutes or less).
Assist nursing staff with lifting, and physically restraining patients
Potential violent interventions
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY
The security department exists to insure a safe and secure environment for all employees, patients and visitors and to secure those properties belonging to Williamson Health. Our duties include security response, non-violent intervention, public relations and awareness, visibility and traffic control. Our purpose is to respond to requests for assistance, report unsafe conditions and to provide necessary services to insure a safe and secure atmosphere at Williamson Health and the properties we service.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education / Training:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) initial certification (8-hour training) within one year of employment; certification required bi-annually.
Workplace Experience:
At least one year general security, law enforcement, or military experience required if not currently licensed (minimum of three years preferred). Security experience in a hospital setting a plus.
Equipment and Skills Training:
Valid Tennessee driver's license; must be insurable.
Valid Tennessee armed or un-armed security guard state license required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Physical Environment:
Hospital proper and grounds.
Local deliveries
Physical Effort:
Must be able to:
Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Climb stairs in a timely manner (i.e. basement to penthouse in 2.5-minutes or less).
Assist nursing staff with lifting, and physically restraining patients
Potential violent interventions
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Accepts and delivers valuable patient items according to departmental policy in a timely manner.
- Completes and documents hospital internal rounds in accordance with policy manual in a timely, thorough and professional manner.
- Conducts and documents external hospital and out building rounds with added attention to visitor, patient and employee needs including shift change patrol and maintenance checks.
- Knowledge of hospital areas (able to locate all key hospital areas).
- Reinforce hospital policies through observation and reporting procedures.
- Monitor security cameras and dispatch fellow officers to possible security related issues.
- Initiates lock down and unlock duties in accordance with security procedure manual.
- Observe and report safety or fire hazards in all construction areas.
- Conducts money handling procedures and bank runs in a professional, accurate, and timely manner.
- Provides visitors, patients and hospital personal directional and informational guidance in a professional and courteous manner.
- Exhibits a working knowledge of report writing program and all security equipment including surveillance and access control systems.
- Able to write accurate and appropriate event and incident reports.
- Completes IAHSS assignments in a timely manner.
