Clinical Hospital Security Officer
Minimum Requirements:
- Two years’ experience in security and safety, or fire safety, or law enforcement; or
- 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.
- Possession of appropriate driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
- 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
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience working with Behavioral Health patients
- Experience using Epic
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate and redirect negative behavior in a courteous and direct manner
- Experience as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant, Hospital Support Person, or in a like position
Desirable Certifications:
These will be required in the training process for this position
- Crisis Prevention Institute Instructor certified
- Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certified
- Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
- Safety Care Training
- Satisfactory completion of the established Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Training Program or an equivalent program.
Application Process:
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
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
