Flex Advanced Security Officer
Company: Hss Inc
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 22, 2023
Job Description:
OverviewOverviewHSS a Tarian company specializes in managed
security services in both physical and virtual high-risk
environments - keeping the excitement out of security since 1967.
We partner and serve with organizations in healthcare, aviation,
schools, and other settings where safety and security are top of
mind. With nearly 3,500 highly knowledgeable security and support
staff, HSS protects its partners and communities through healthcare
technology management, integrated security services solutions, and
an ingrained ability to assess and de-escalate situations in
physical security. More information about HSS can be found at
hss-us.com.*The schedule of paid holidays may vary by
location.Compensation: *To Be Completed or Removed by
Recruiting*POSITION SUMMARYProvides direct security and related
public services. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILTIES
- Provides a visible deterrence to crime, prohibited activities,
or suspicious activities in public and non-public areas which may
include but are not limited to areas such as the main building,
outlying buildings, grounds, parking areas, stairways, tunnels,
mechanical areas, or patient treatment areas.
- Responds quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergency
situations.
- Verbally intervenes during crisis. This includes the functional
ability to quickly grasp various situations, develop rapport with
individuals who may be showing signs of emotional, verbal or
physical aggression, and to be supportive or directive as necessary
and appropriate.
- Physically intervenes during crises. This includes the
functional ability to physically restrain people who may be
physically larger and heavier while making all possible efforts not
to inflict injury, requiring retention of trained knowledge under
stress as well as the ability to meet significant physical demands.
It includes the ability to continue to request or direct compliance
from people while they are being restrained.
- Escorts persons and assists client personnel.
- Is constantly alert and vigilant for activities which could
result in injury to a person or damage to or loss of property.
- Writes accurate, clear, and legible reports.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers,
client staff members and other client vendors.
- Maintains a functional knowledge of a facility and where
applicable of multiple facilities.
- Enforces and abides by all policies and guidelines of the
client and HSS.
- Performs other duties at the direction of the Security leader
and/or any other recognized leadership personnel.
- Safely handle and maintain firearm that meets HSS
guidelines.
- Apply HSS' Use of Force Policy appropriately.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalency required. Prefer college
degree in criminal justice or security discipline or successful
completion of police academy or experience in one of the following
areas:
- Military Police
- Correctional Officer
- Law Enforcement
- Healthcare Security Officer with HSS
- Prefer previous experience working with the public in a service
setting
- IAHSS Basic Officer, Advanced Officer and Supervisor
Certifications preferred or must be completed within 1 year of
assignment
- Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable
jurisdictional security license(s) or certifications and/or
client/contract specific licenses or certifications
- Ability to complete all training and pass all competency tasks
in the allotted time period to include, but not limited to, TEAM
training, Basic TASER training, HSS and client new employee
orientation and security procedures and policies
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet HSS' driving
guidelines if applicable
- Ability to work, interact and communicate effectively with
diverse people including HSS employees, client employee, patients,
visitors, physicians, the public or client vendors
- Ability to comprehend and execute written or verbal
instructions
- Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English language
proficiently
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Proficient in basic computer skills such as MS Word, Excel and
email with the ability to learn other programs such as security
incident management software and/or client specific software
- Maintain regular attendance in accordance with HSS' attendance
policy
- Excellent customer service skills and genuine desire to assist
people and provide protection
- Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable
jurisdictional armed security license(s) or certifications and/or
client/contract specific licenses or certifications
- Ability to meet the requirements of a psychological screening
assessment conducted by a licensed psychologist -TASER
QUALIFICATIONS (required for all Advanced Security Officer
positions)
- Ability to meet qualification standards when initially placed
in a TASER position and annually thereafter
- Ability to obtain and maintain any applicable local or state
license or permit to carry a TASER
- Ability to participate in and pass additional TASER training at
the discretion of the TASER instructor and/or HSS
- Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of the HSS Conducted
Energy Weapon (TASER), HSS Taser Policy PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK
ENVIRONMENT This is a full-time position. Work hours will vary
depending on client schedules, project deadlines, and the needs of
the company. - Workweeks may exceed 40 hours. Occasional evening
and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Environment
may be fast paced and stressful. - - - While performing the duties
of this job, the employee will spend approximately 75% of the time
sitting and will walk or sit 25% of the time; use hands to finger,
handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and
arms; climb stairs; occasionally the employee will stoop, kneel, or
crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up
to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. - Frequently
engages in mental concentration, analysis, and formulation. -HSS is
a drug free environment.HSS job descriptions are meant as
summarization's only. They do not necessarily reflect all duties
and responsibilities of a position.
Keywords: Hss Inc, Springfield , Flex Advanced Security Officer , Healthcare , Springfield, Oregon
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