Security Guard (PRN)

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.

Requirements

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

Note: Job description available upon request **All required documents must be presented at time of hire.** EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer .