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Job Description
Nemours is seeking a Security Guard to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Wilmington, Delaware.
This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for the patients, staff and visitors of Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. The Security Officer is expected to deter unlawful, unsafe and unacceptable activities; intervene when such activities occur and investigate reports of these activities. This is accomplished by adhering to prescribed security and risk reduction strategies based on the identification, intervention, investigation, education and resolution processes.
The Security Officer is responsible for participating in departmental and hospital programs for quality assessment and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation.
- Respond to critical events such as medical and fire emergencies providing support to patients, visitors, and staff.
- Maintain safety and security order within the hospital's domain. This includes but is not limited to providing access control, patrolling designated areas, enforcing Hospital and departmental policies, upholding parking regulations, and inspecting areas around the buildings and helipad.
- Diffuse situations involving conflict, manage threatening situations and administer behavioral restraints.
- Develop security system and protocol adaptations to improve efficiency and response to patient and visitor needs. This includes procedural editing and writing, documentation and follow-up on all security related concerns, and maintaining all security logs and pass-on ledgers.
- Risk reduction support activities such as helicopter landing management, suspicious package searches, Code Blue response, etc.
- Provide interior and exterior patrol of the facility to include vehicle assists and escorts.
- Demonstrated ability to independently perform safety and fire inspections.
Job Requirements: - High School Diploma required
- Minimum of three (3) months experience required.
- Previous security experience preferred.
- Will be required to obtain AED/CPR Certification after hire.
About UsAs one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
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