Hospital Security Officer - Downtown Campus - 3rd shift

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus department of Security is seeking a Hospital Security Officer. 

The Safety & Security Officers provide the highest quality of public safety to protect life and property. Officers perform security services, including electronic surveillance, and patrol of the campus.  Enforce policy & procedures and coordinate response to various potential problems and emergencies for patients, employees, and visitors, Work with the Environment of Care committee, help establish a safe environment of care to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to security and safety. Participates in employee awareness and education.

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

• Conducts investigations of incidents. Prepares clear and accurate reports.
• Enforces hospital regulations, guidelines and policies as needed.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for service.
• Patrol areas as assigned to ensure personal, building and equipment security.
• Performs inspections as assigned. These inspections may include fire extinguishers, emergency lights, exit light, sprinkler flow and tampers, conducting of fire drills and hazard surveillance.
• Prepares daily reports of shift activity. Provides written communication as needed to other safety & security officers.
• Provides emergency response as requested or needed. Emergency response may include disasters, fire, tornado, duress alarms, hazardous materials decontamination, infant abductions, bomb threat, non-violent crisis intervention, aggressive patients, guests, or visitors.
• Provides information and assistance to patients, visitors, and employees.
• Provides escort service, lockouts, jump starts as requested.
• Provides traffic control and enforcement measures on all Mercy owned or operated property.
• Receives property found in hospital, inventories, and properly enters into lost and found system.
• Transfers deposits between the hospital and financial institutions to maintain security of funds.
• Basic understanding of key management programming.
• Percent of Time: 100%,
• Schedule: M-F 3rd Shift

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:

1. 1. Two years’ experience in security and safety, or fire safety, or law enforcement; or
2. 2. Possession of appropriate driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
3. 3. 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

• One year of post-high school education related to security and safety and one year of experience in security and safety; or
• Two years of post-high school education related to security and safety.

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

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

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Hours:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Or By Appointment

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