Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• One year experience in security, military, or law enforcement or certification in security/safety training is required. Education may be substituted for some experience. Experience in a hospital or healthcare institution is preferred.
• Completion of a CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) course on Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is required within one year of hire or placement into the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety hazards, fire prevention, and suspect apprehension techniques.
• Problem solving ability is required to ask probing questions of staff and other personnel to assist in the gathering of information for investigations of reported safety/security incidents.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills are required to document safety and security incidents/violations, and to provide directions to patients, visitors, and all levels of hospital staff.
• Effective interpersonal skills are required to seek information related to incidents under investigation.