Security Officer - Cottonwood

Security Officer

The Security Officer provides personal safety for all persons on hospital premises. Polices hospital grounds and buildings to prevent fire, theft and vandalism. Patrols buildings and grounds and maintains current information in all security logs.

Responsibilities

Patrol :

• Conducts rounds of hospital buildings and grounds to ensure safety and to prevent theft and vandalism.
• Inspects doors, windows, and locks to assure security. Documents all security breaches.
• Ensures only authorized personnel are on hospital grounds. Unlocks doors for authorized personnel only.
• Inspects buildings and grounds during rounds and reports all relevant safety issues.
• Ensures personal safety of hospital personnel, patients, and visitors on hospital campus. Escorts visitors, patients, and employees to and from buildings and parking area.
• Responds promptly to all Code Red and disaster alerts.
• Reports all safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols.
• Responds immediately to appropriate locations and carries out procedures according to department plan.

Customer Assistance :

Documentation :

Compliance / Safety :

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or GED- Preferred

Certification & Licensures Valid Arizona Driver's License with no moving violations within the prior 39 months- Required upon hire

BLS (American Heart Assoc.) certification- Required within 3 months from date of hire

IAHSS (International Association of Hospital Safety and Security) certification- Required within 3 months from date of hire

AVADE certification- Required within 3 months from date of hire

Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire

Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire

Taser certification- Preferred

Experience Some background in law enforcement, security, or military- Preferred

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.