Security Guard

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.
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 .