Safety & Security Trainer

Bethel, Alaska – We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon‑Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health‑care organization serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon‑Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Under the direction of the Safety & Security Supervisor, the Security Trainer will mentor, train, and educate new Security Officers and Security Monitors. The role includes conducting all new departmental orientation and ensuring hiring documents are taken care of. Secondary responsibilities include initiating safety & security job duty roles and coordinating performance improvement initiatives and training within the security program. The trainer will also attend YKHC emergency management training and perform other tasks as directed.

Security Trainer will conduct mentorship and training to all new Security Officers and Security Monitors to ensure they can perform Safety & Security Officers (I) roles and responsibilities. The trainer will also mentor and train existing Security Officers I and II and monitors as needed.

Other responsibilities include:

• Protect the life and property of all persons on YKHC premises, patrol buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, and vandalism.
• Secure, unlock, protect, and patrol YKHC buildings (interior/exterior).
• Use surveillance equipment, access control points, and alarms, and physically patrol designated areas on foot.
• Periodically tour the assigned facility to identify irregularities, observe protection and fire control equipment, uphold order, and enforce regulations.
• Follow procedures and respond to all fire drills.
• Deter crime and be a first responder for emergency and non‑emergency situations.
• Write activity logs and reports, recording daily events and illegal activity.
• Respond to all YKHC codes, emergency preparedness events, incidents, and provide traffic control.
• Provide excellent customer service and phone etiquette.
• Work closely with law enforcement and fire department, maintaining peace and reporting unlawful activity.
• Maintain the organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; some college coursework preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 3–5 years as Safety & Security Officer, Supervisor/Trainer, or Law Enforcement.
• License, Certification, Registration: Current, valid Alaska driver’s license; current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of employment).
• Equipment/Tools: Work with office machines (multi‑line telephones, computers, copy machines, etc.).
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic use of email system and report writing.
• Specialized Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Fluency in English and Yupik (oral & written preferred). Ability to calculate figures and amounts using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Application
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours; availability for recall during 24‑hour operations.
• Other: Capable of following complex instructions; other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Mentor, train, and educate new Safety & Security staff to their job positions.

• Location:
  
  Bethel
• Department:
  Safety
• Employment Duration: 80 Full time
• Hours per week: 40
• Minimum hourly pay: $23.37
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93‑638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment or phone (907) 543‑6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.