Hospital Security Officer

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Safety and Security is seeking a Hospital Security Officer to perform duties needed to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the buildings and grounds of the University of Iowa Health Care 

• Provide exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff entering the hospital
• Assist with wayfinding and information to patients, visitors, and staff
• Perform security checks, patrol facility, and monitor special assignments
• Conduct incident investigations and provide documentation for follow-up
• Respond to and assist in all incidents regarding safety and security
• Respond to lock/unlock doors, troubleshoot elevator problems and extricate as needed, and assist in traffic/parking enforcement
• Respond to and resolve emergencies such as fire, HazMat, and security alarms
• Provide security surveillance of institution, including physiatric units
• Maintain a working knowledge of computers to process data, operate fire alarm systems, and security systems
• Escort to parking ramps and outlying areas
• Perform safekeeping procedures
• Provide effective oral and written communication
• Enforce all institution policies and procedures
• Ability to walk and climb stairs. 
• Ability to lift and carry fifty pounds.  
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions. 
• Ability to see and hear accurately in both day and nighttime conditions. 

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.® 

Percent of Time: 100%,

Schedule:  All shifts available

Pay Grade: 08 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix

Starting Salary: $18.72/ hour plus shift differential and potential over time

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Two years’ experience in security and safety, or fire safety, or law enforcement; or
  • One year of post-high school education related to security and safety and on year of experience in security and safety; or
  • Two years of post-high school education related to security and safety
• Possession of appropriate driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• Ability to obtain basic certification from International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 6 months of hire and maintain certification for duration of employment.

Desirable Requirements

• Two years of customer service experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer software applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Key Training/Compliances:

• IAHSS Basic Online Course to be completed within 6 months of start date
• Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) 8 hour - to be completed in first 90 days
• Health Safety Professional (HSP) - to be completed in first 90 days

Application Process:  In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. With additional questions, please reach out to Bailey-Tinkler@uiowa.edu

Applicant Resource Center – 

Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!

Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. 

Hours: 

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Or by appointment 

Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.