HSS INC. Hiring for Security Officer – Covenant Medical Center- Part Time at Waterloo Full Time

OverviewHSS specializes in managed security services in both physical and virtual high-risk environments – keeping the excitement out of security since 1967. We partner and serve with organizations in healthcare, aviation, government, oil and gas, schools, and other settings where safety and security are top of mind. With nearly 3,500 highly knowledgeable security and support staff, HSS protects its partners and communities through healthcare technology management, integrated security services solutions, and an ingrained ability to assess and de-escalate situations in physical security. The combination of our experience and the way we deliver it through Our Agnostic Approach helps our customers stay calm and focused on what they need to do to keep their enterprises running smoothly. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company provides services nationally and maintains a presence in most states. HSS is one of only a few companies to have earned leading industry designation and certifications – and maintained a positive customer retention rate since the company’s inception. More information about HSS can be found at hss-us.com. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILTIESProvides a visible deterrence to crime, prohibited activities, or suspicious activities in public and non-public areas which may include but are not limited to areas such as the main building, outlying buildings, grounds, parking areas, stairways, tunnels, mechanical areas, or patient treatment areas.Responds quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergency situations.Verbally intervenes during crisis. This includes the functional ability to quickly grasp various situations, develop rapport with emotionally disturbed people, and understand when people are or are not processing information, and be supportive or directive as needed.Physically intervenes during crises. This includes the functional ability to physically restrain people, requiring retention of trained knowledge under stress as well as the ability to meet significant physical demands including those of a struggle with someone physically larger and heavier, while making all possible efforts not to inflict injury. It includes the ability to continue to request or direct compliance from people while they are being restrained.Escorts persons and assists client personnel.Is constantly alert and vigilant for activities which could result in injury to a person or damage to or loss of property.Writes accurate, clear, and legible reports.Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers, client staff members and other client vendors.Maintains a functional knowledge of a facility and where applicable of multiple facilities.Enforces and abides by all policies and guidelines of the client and HSS.Performs other duties at the direction of the Security leader and/or any other recognized leadership personnel.Other duties as assigned. QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalency required. Prefer college degree in criminal justice or security discipline or successful completion of police academy or experience in one of the following areas:Military PoliceCorrectional OfficerLaw EnforcementHealthcare Security Officer with HSSPrefer previous experience working with the public in a service setting IAHSS Basic Officer, Advanced Officer and Supervisor Certifications preferred or must be completed within 1 year of assignmentMust be able to obtain and maintain any applicable jurisdictional security license(s) or certifications and/or client/contract specific licenses or certificationsAbility to complete all training and pass all competency tasks in the allotted time period to include, but not limited to, TEAM training, HSS and client new employee orientation and security procedures and policiesValid driver’s license and ability to meet HSS’ driving guidelines if applicableAbility to work, interact and communicate effectively with diverse people including HSS employees, client employee, patient