Kansas City, Kansas
Safety and Security Officer II Job Opening in Kansas City, Kansas - Position Summary :
This is a supervisory position that is responsible for ensuring that security services are provided to the Hospital and University by: supervising subordinates; performing foot patrol; providing escorts by vehicles and on foot; enforcing State, University and Hospital parking rules and regulations; and providing motorist assistance services.
Job Duties:
SUPERVISION (20%):
Provides proper guidance and assignments to subordinates. Monitors activities of subordinates to ensure work conforms to acceptable procedures. Communicates with supervisor daily. Keeps supervisor abreast of potential problems. Makes recommendations for improvement of the shift and division. Makes notification verbally and in writing.
ESCORTS (10%):
Conducts personal escorts for students, faculty, staff and visitors, primarily using a department vehicle. Escorts may be provided by foot during inclement weather or unavailability of vehicles. Person will be escorted to or picked up from residences, parking lots and the garages within prescribed boundaries.
VISITING & GUEST (25%):
Enforce the after hours visiting policy for KU Hospital. Works closely with nursing staff to manage and direct visitors on Nursing Units and high security locations.
CUSTOMER SERVICE, WORKING RELATIONS AND INTEGRITY(15%):
Assists hospital staff in efforts to meet customer needs by: helping with patient loading, unloading and providing directions; providing assistance, including escorts to disabled patients (e.g. Cambridge Street parking facility, Front of KU Hospital & various locations on campus).
FIXED POST SECURITY (10%):
Patrols areas of responsibility, including Metal Detector operation and other building entrances, constantly looking for unusual activities that may cause harm to individuals or their property. Interacts with co-workers, law enforcement officers & other department personnel and maintains effective working relationships. Adheres to all University and department rules, regulations and policies.
TRAINING & OTHER RELATED DUTIES (5%):
Attends and participates in all departmental special assignments and training sessions assigned. Performs other duties as assigned in the manner and timeframe specified which include maintenance of parking meters, collection of meter money, providing special parking areas, traffic control, garage money, escorts, minor repair of parking garage equipment and other special assignments.
COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING (5%):
Operates two-way radio equipment in accordance with FCC regulations and departmental policy. Writes and submits clear, concise, legible and timely reports. Conveys all necessary information to subordinates in an effort to keep them abreast of problems and/or concerns which may have surfaced during their absence.
UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT (5%):
Keeps uniforms, vehicle and equipment clean and in working order per established procedures. Be able to present, upon request, any issued equipment. Maintain and operate vehicles in a safe prudent manner. Reports damage and problems to supervisor immediately.
PARKING ENFORCEMENT (5%):
Enforces State and KUMC parking rules and regulations through issuance of parking citations, verbal or written warnings. Enforces parking garage access. Advises supervisor of parking areas requiring attention or additional signage to improve compliance with parking rules and regulations. Keeps traffic flowing in front of KU Hospital entrance and ensures area is used for the intended purpose of loading and unloading patients.
Required Qualifications :
HS Diploma/GED.
Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid unrestricted Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (corrective lenses acceptable) with passenger endorsement from Kansas or Missouri within 60 days of the date of employment at candidates expense.
When necessary, the department will provide a vehicle for testing that will be representative of the type of vehicle that will be driven on duty.
Ability to efficiently operate motorized vehicles, two-way radios and other equipment.
Maintain effective working relationships with public, staff and officials.
Read and understand written laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Must provide a working contact number.
Must pass the International Association for Healthcare Safety & Security (IAHSS) training course exam by the second attempt within 30 days of employment.
Must successfully pass a required drug screen pursuant to K.S.A 75-4362 & K.S.A. 75-4363.
Candidates must successfully complete a background investigation.
Must receive an annual influenza (flu) vaccination.
Preferred Qualifications :
Previous related job experience in any area of security or law enforcement.
Experience in a hospital or other higher learning institutions.
KU Medical Center is an Equal Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit /postings/16389. Or go to / and search for position number 01201610 .
*Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center?s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at .
Benefits:
KU Medical Center proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package through the state of Kansas, with flexible options designed to meet the diverse needs of our faculty and staff. To learn more about our options for medical, vision, dental and other insurances, as well as our generous time off policies and retirement options, please visit .
Job Type: Full-time
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