Security Officer l

Location and Overview

Bethel, Alaska. Yukon‑Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural southwest Alaska.

Bethel is the regional hub and home to the only hospital in the region with 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 with the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

• Protects life and property of all persons on YKHC premises and patrols buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft and vandalism.
• Observe, learn, and train with experienced security officers.
• Secures, unlocks, protects and patrols YKHC buildings (interior/exterior).
• Responds to security needs of YKHC personnel.
• Patrols with YKHC vehicle.
• Ensures the safety and security of people and YKHC property in their designated area.
• Uses surveillance equipment, access‑control points, and alarms, as well as physically patrolling in designated area on foot.
• Periodically tours the assigned facility to identify irregularities, observe protection and fire‑control equipment, uphold order, and enforce regulations for the facility with regard to premises, personnel, and visitors.
• Inspects buildings, equipment, and access points; permits entry.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Follows procedures and responds to all fire drills.
• Monitors public and camera systems; locks/unlocks doors and buildings.
• Deters crime, prevents theft, and is a first responder for emergency and non‑emergency situations.
• Writes activity logs and reports, recording daily events and illegal activity.
• Responds to all YKHC codes and emergency preparedness events/incidents and provides traffic control.
• Manages the YKHC wheelchairs.
• Provides excellent customer service and phone etiquette.
• Works closely with law enforcement and fire department, maintaining peace and reporting unlawful activity.
• Maintains the organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

No prior security experience required.

License, Certification, Registration:
Current, valid Alaska driver’s license;
Current CPR certification (or obtain within ninety days of employment).

Equipment/Tools:
Office machines (e.g., multi‑line telephones, computers, copy machines, etc.). Basic computer skills to use email system and report writing.

• Yupik/English preferred.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours and available for recall during 24‑hour operations.
• Capable of following complex instructions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Retirement plans.
• Employee wellness center.
• Plus more.

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Location:

Bethel | Department:
Safety | Employment Duration: 80 | Full time | Temporary Status:
Not applicable | Hours per week: 40 | Minimum hourly pay: 18.89 | 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.

To view more positions available, please visit YKHC Career Center: