Emergency Medical Technician

Job Summary:

As a Medical Emergency Response Specialist with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., you will be responsible for providing emergency medical care and responding to medical emergencies in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will work as part of a team to administer first aid treatment, arrange for transport of sick or injured persons to medical facilities, and provide protective services to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer first aid treatment to individuals in need, including application of splints, administration of oxygen, and treatment of minor wounds or abrasions.
• Communicate with medical personnel at emergency treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facilities.
• Control access to client sites or facilities through the admittance process, assist visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility, and screen visitors and client employees in an efficient manner to expedite their admittance to the site or facility.
• Provide an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs, provide a courteous, respectful, and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view, and present a good image of the client and its security department.
• Communicate in a manner that is open, honest, and responsive in all situations, and to the extent authorized, provide information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
• Monitor entrances and exits, act to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry, control entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking, operate a gate and examine vehicle contents, monitor remote entrances using closed-circuit television, operate remote access devices, and in a calm manner direct persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
• Patrol assigned sites on foot or in a vehicle, check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons, inspect buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
• Protect evidence or the scene of an incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations, set up barriers and signage, and provide direction or information to others.
• Prepare logs or reports as required for the site, write and/or type reports and/or enter information in a computer using standard grammar, inspect security control logs, and take action as required.
• Observe and report incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel, or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the site.
• Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for the site, by the company, and/or through training or certification, perform Emergency Medical Technician-related duties in response to incidents, remove or assist in the removal of victims from the scene of an accident or catastrophe, and provide related instructions to others as necessary.
• Act to ensure that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accordance with client standards, identify client products or materials among items carried by client employees or visitors.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have EMT-1 Certification.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED. If not, must be willing to complete the GED program within six months.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; one or more years of related Emergency Medical Technician experience preferred.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal certification requirements for EMT-Basic (EMT-1) level.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Courteous telephone manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.
• May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Keyboarding, basic computer usage, and operating controls.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others.
• Frequent standing and walking, which may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Required lifting and/or moving related to emergency assistance and/or emergency equipment; depending upon assignment, may be occasional or frequent, and may involve weight or force in excess of 70 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to use a vehicle for the performance of duties.
• On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity.
• Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens requiring protective measures.
• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team.

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