Security Officer

Job Description

The Security Officer provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and volunteers, typically in an office or ambulatory clinic setting. This position is responsible for monitoring visitor or patient activity, monitoring the premises in and around the facility, enforcing policy, providing assistance and direction, responding to emergencies, and providing protection for employees, visitors, and Intermountain property.

• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• Starting Pay: $19.95/hr (based on related experience)
• Shift Differentials:
  Available for evenings, nights, and weekends
• Schedule/
  
  Shifts:
  
  Evenings
• Includes:
  Holidays and weekends
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and professional development opportunities

• Operates and monitors security technology systems, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, and alarm systems. Ensures proper functioning and maintenance of security equipment.
• De-escalation:
  Uses verbal and non-verbal strategies to calm individuals and resolve conflicts peacefully, minimizing the need for physical force.
• Dealing with Violent Patients:
  Intervenes to protect the safety of everyone involved when patients act aggressively or violently, including using physical restraints when necessary.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensures compliance with regulations such as HIPAA when reporting crimes or incidents, disclosing only the minimum necessary information to law enforcement.
• Bomb Threat/Suspicious Package Responses:
  Trained to respond to bomb threats and suspicious packages, following protocols to ensure the safety of the facility.
• Participation in Drills:
  Engages in exercises like infant abduction and active shooter scenarios to prepare staff for real-life situations.
• Conducting Searches:
  Performs respectful and safe searches of patients and searches for narcotics, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Safety Inspections:
  Conducts inspections of walking surfaces, fire extinguishers, and overall facility safety to mitigate risks.
• Parking Enforcement:
  Enforces parking regulations to ensure safety and accessibility, focusing on enhancing the patient experience.
• Investigations:
  Collaborates with HR and law enforcement to conduct investigations, following protocols for disclosing patient information, and ensuring facility safety.

• Law Enforcement
• Parking
• Public Safety
• Lockout Tagout
• Fire Drills
• Key Control
• Exterior Design
• Patient Transportation
• Communication
• Situational Awareness
• Decision Making

• Current Driver’s License (if applicable for the role).
• Current Basic Life Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• At least 21 years of age.

• One-year previous law enforcement, corrections, public safety, military police or security experience.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers require employees to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving:
  Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Grand Junction

Colorado

40

$19.95 - $26.38 hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.