Job Description
Job Summary: Day shift - 7am - 3pm
Security officer ensures the safety of the area they are assigned to monitor. Their duties include monitoring the premises, responding to emergency situations and keeping track of all incidents on-site.
Functions and Duties:
- Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
- Secure all exits, doors and windows during shift patrols and at end of shift operations.
- Provide assistance to persons in need.
- Apprehend and detain perpetrators according to legal protocol before arrival of authorities.
- Guarding and managing patient valuables in a secured area.
- Protecting the organizations assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues.
- Responding to alarms and emergencies.
- Follow procedures for various initiatives including fire prevention, traffic control and accident investigations.
- Escorting visitors and/or employees around and off premises.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, TJC, CMS, and other regulatory agencies.
- Obtains help by sounding alarms.
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policies and procedures.
- Monitors and authorizes entrance of vehicles and people on the property.
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
- Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
- Ensures operations of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; submitting work orders; evaluation new equipment and techniques.
- Meets hospital mission objectives and fosters positive guest relation and courtesy between security staff, patients, visitors, and other employees.
- Will share opportunities to teach, motivate and uplift others.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
About Touchette Regional Hospital
Serving the Community Since 1958
The best neighbors are the ones who are there for you throughout your life. The ones who stand beside you when the unexpected happens, who hold your hand in your time of need, and celebrate with you when you welcome a new family member home.
At Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, this sense of community doesn’t stop at our front door. It’s felt in every department and by every staff member - because we are your neighbors. Many of us grew up here, live here and are dedicated to helping our neighbors like you be as healthy as can be!
That means offering personalized care at every visit. We listen to you, engage you and support you in whatever means possible. It also means expanding our award-winning services and upgrading our facility to better serve your healthcare needs, regardless of your ability to pay.
60 Years of Dedication.
Touchette has served area residents since 1958 when we opened our doors as Centreville Township Hospital to offer accessible, affordable healthcare to all. We continue to break down the barriers that stand in the way of the quality, compassionate care everyone deserves. Today, we proudly serve the Metro East communities of Alorton, Cahokia, Centreville, East St. Louis, Washington Park, and the surrounding region.
Touchette is a general acute care hospital offering a full line of services for every stage of life, including our Women’s & Newborn’s Center, expanded Emergency Department, new Behavioral & Wellness Center, and extensive Physical Therapy services. We also offer wellness and education programs, senior housing, Home Health Care, and our Medical Specialists to extend care into the community.
Our Difference and Our Commitment
Touchette has always strived to make a difference in the lives of the people and the communities we serve. We are committed to:
- Services that offer the community benefits of a medical system which provides comprehensive services.
- Treating every person with respect and dignity; delivering services in a convenient and courteous manner.
- Continuously improving to build a strong and healthier future for the communities in which we live and work.
Our employees, physicians, and volunteers work together to create a welcoming environment with a focus on your care. We hope our service exceeds your expectations and that we continue to be your choice for care in the future!