GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Security Officer is responsible for the protection, safeguarding and security of assets, caregivers, patients and visitors. S/he performs security patrols; protects property from theft, fire, vandalism, and accidents; and aids patients, caregivers and visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes patrols of the hospital buildings and grounds including off-site clinics, monitors all activity in and out of the hospital, and endeavors to prevent vandalism, theft, fire, and disturbances within the facility.
• Checks cars and verifies if vehicles are parked in restricted areas such as fire zones, turnarounds, ambulance entrances, or reserved parking spaces.
• Checks exterior lighting and egress routes to emergency and fire entrances.
• Escorts staff to and from parking areas or between buildings as requested.
• Interact with hospital staff of all departments with special emphasis on the Emergency Department.
• Responds to overhead pages (i.e. Code Red, Code Blue, Dr Rush, Operation Teamwork, Code Pink, Panic Button, etc.)
• Responds to security requests timely based on severity/priority.
• Responds to fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events. Is an integral part of the Emergency Management team.
• Contacts and assists law enforcement when necessary.
• Locks and unlocks doors and areas at prescribed times.
• Coordinates with House Supervisor when hospital is in “lock down.”
• Remains highly visible.
• Writes reports of unusual activity.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with hospital/clinic staff, patients, visitors, volunteers, students, and Providers.
• Protects and maintains confidentiality of hospital and patient information.
• Communicates effectively with others; passes down pertinent information to oncoming shift.
• Maintains the Security Log
• Additional Duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of Gila Regional Security in-house training.
• Healthcare Security Officer certification preferred, must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Advanced de-escalation techniques
• Obtain IS-100, 200, 700, 800 within 1 year of employment
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License and maintain ability to be insured to operate GRMC vehicles.
• Hazardous waste management procedures including emergency response and contingency plan implementation within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter
• Security, law enforcement or military experience preferred
• Ability to use Micro-Soft word and to have a general computer working knowledge

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