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Security Officer

Akron, OH, US


req#: 300272
Location: Akron, OH

Facilities: Health and Wellness Bath,

Professional Area: Facilities

Department: 9615 Security-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code: AK0698

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Evenings

As part of Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, the Bath Health and Wellness Center offers patient-friendly primary care and specialty services to the surrounding community. Our expert physicians and caregivers continuously aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients of all ages. Here, you will receive endless appreciation and encouragement while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers and staff safe and secure. As a Security Officer, you will play an essential role in this mission. Here, you will ensure the well-being of everyone you encounter while creating a welcoming, inviting environment. You will offer escorts and facility directions when requested, allowing you to interact with new people every day. This position provides an excellent opportunity to use your skills to support a healthcare system paving the way in life-changing treatment.  

A caregiver in this position works evenings, from 2:00pm—10:00pm. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats. 

  • Deter vandalism, theft and property abuse through routine patrols of all hospital property, including inside areas, parking lots and desks. 

  • Protect patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts and eliminating safety hazards. 

  • Enforce Cleveland Clinic facility policies (e.g., parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy). 

  • Facilitate planned drills and simulations. 

  • Provide information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote their safety on the premises. 

  • Complete metal detection protocols for all Emergency Department (ED) visists. 

  • Search all bags, backpacks, briefcases, knapsacks, purses or parcels, wand all new admissions and log activity for all Emergency Department (ED) visits. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • High School Diploma/GED 

  • Valid Driver’s License (VDL) and eligibility of insurability to operate organization vehicles 

  • X-2 Taser Training Certification within one year of hire 

  • One year of related experience in criminal justice, private/public/military security and/or related law enforcement fields 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • Completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

Physical Requirements:

  • Meets the standards of the Basic Physical Fitness Standards upon hire and on an annual basis.

  • Requires extensive walking, standing, sitting, talking, listening, and documenting when directing or investigating concerns/incidents.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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