Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Secures buildings to avoid theft and property damage within the University Hospital and Clinics and throughout the University as needed. Applies preventive measures to insure possible hazards are minimized.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or equivalency and one year security experience or equivalency; successfully pass a background check; demonstrated communications skills; and a commitment to providing excellent customer service required. A valid Utah Driver's License also required.

The incumbent will be required to obtain Crisis Prevention Institute certification (CPI) after being hired.  The incumbent will also be required to attend other mandatory trainings as determined or required by the Department of Public Safety; Hospital Security Division and/or University Hospitals and Clinics after being hired.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Patrols all of the University Hospital and Clinics as part of a proactive program for the safety and security of the facility. May patrol other University buildings as needed, inspecting buildings, examining doors and windows, and checking for intrusions.

2. Controls access to the University Hospital and Clinics; checks identification, vehicles, packages, administers the limited access program for internal doors.

3. May unlock University buildings at the beginning of each work day and secure University property by locking buildings and turning off lights and other electrical devices unintentionally left on after office hours.

4. Assists the Fire Department by answering fire alarms with fire fighters and unlocking buildings and barriers to permit entry.

5. Assist Police Department by investigating disturbances and referring the call to police if a violation of the law has occurred.

6. Maintains appropriate logs to advise department heads of potential security problems.

7. Provides special services to the University community such as locking and unlocking offices, escorting individuals and assisting patrons and visitors with directions.

8. Monitors the security of controlled substances and expensive equipment through closed-circuit television to prevent theft.

9. May assists hospital staff during medical emergencies by managing crowd control.

Problem Solving

In collaboration with a supervisor, incumbents may need to determine when to restrain combative patients, detain persons suspected of criminal activity or trespassing and/or contact University Police for assistance.

Comments

Depending on the department or area of service, the following may apply:

• The incumbent is exposed to potentially stressful or dangerous situations that result from human behavior and hostile situations that may become threatening, necessitating the use of physical force.
• The incumbent is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or run up/down stairs, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasional use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.  Incumbents occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and must be physically capable of restraining a combative patient or trespasser, potentially with the use of handcuffs.  Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust vision with corrective measures. 
• The incumbent is expected to participate in a rotating on-call schedule , 24-hours a day, seven days a week, work weekends and holidays, and to handle emergencies particularly during special events on campus.  
• The incumbent might be required to obtain International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (I.A.H.S.S.) certification after six months of being hired in areas where the Director of Public Safety has determined it to be essential.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Infectious Diseases (frequent exposure to contagious or infections diseases)

Often: Office environment, outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise (there is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level), exposure to animals, atmospheric conditions (conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation)

Seldom: Oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids)

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, walking

Often: Sitting, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), repetitive foot motion (such as using foot controls), bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing, lifting - up to 50 pounds, lifting - over 50 pounds

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.