Security Officer- Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital

Ensures the timely and professional delivery of security services to the hospital. Assists in the protection of life and property. Monitors assigned areas for suspicious or threatening behavior. May be assigned to fixed posts and, depending on the post, responsible for monitoring pedestrian or vehicular traffic at various points throughout the Hospital. May guard patients that may be a danger to themselves or others. Duties may also include parking vehicles, checking doors, providing escorts, assisting police officers, assisting motorists and other hospital staff with various services.

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Monitors fixed posts and performs the services required while at those posts.
• Prepares and reviews security related reports as required.
• Effectively communicates with all segments of society and promotes cooperation among the security officers and other hospital employees.
• Transports, guards and/or provides security to patients, inmates, staff and visitors as needed.
• Interacts with and assists outside agencies and/or law enforcement personnel while they conduct business at the hospital.
• Ensures assignments are fulfilled, duty posts staffed and facilities properly secured, monitor and provides crowd/traffic control on hospital property when needed. Operates and uses standard issued equipment.
• Responds to emergencies when needed.
• Performs special assignments and other duties as assigned or directed by management.