Healthcare Security Officer - Patient Safety & Emergency Response

Banner Health Corporate; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health Corporate is seeking a Security Officer to patrol facilities and grounds, respond to emergency codes, and ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff in Tucson, AZ. The role involves reports, documentation, and occasional court testimony as needed.

You will work 3 12-hour shifts plus one half-day weekly on a fixed schedule, with opportunities to collaborate across Banner Health locations. A strong emphasis is placed on fitness, certifications, and professional presentation.

Qualifications

• Must maintain required security certifications.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Must possess the ability to make accurate observations and exercise good independent judgment in a variety of situations (including emergencies).
• Must demonstrate the ability to write comprehensive security reports.
• Must successfully complete all required security departmental training, including department specific annual training and mandatory training as assigned.
• Must successfully complete Banner Health Basic Officer Academy.
• Must present a professional appearance and demeanor at all times and must possess strong verbal communications skills.
• Must qualify and maintain proficiency with assigned non-lethal weapons.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform physical requirements of the position. Capabilities will be demonstrated through the successful completion of similarly related skills testing. This physical skills assessment will then be conducted on a bi-annual basis and employees must successfully meet the requirements to remain in role.
• Employees must possess a Fingerprint Clearance Card within 60 days of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must have a fingerprint clearance card at time of hire and must sign a Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol facilities and grounds; assist with the welfare and safety of personnel and patients; investigate critical incidents; assist employees, patients and visitors; interface with emergency response agencies; secure doors; monitor parking and traffic control.
• Performs assigned security duties promptly and accurately across varied shifts.
• Assist medical staff in restraining and handling troubled/combative patients; enforce security policies; conduct searches; enforce parking regulations.
• Conduct money pickups from departments, log pickups and deliver to destination departments; release bodies from the morgue as required; check alarms and ensure proper operation.
• Escort patients, visitors and employees when required for security purposes; participate in security lead training for staff.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws; perform citizen arrests when needed; demonstrate critical thinking in stressful situations.
• Utilizes assigned non-lethal weapons according to policy and training.
• Investigates and writes reports of complaints and incidents; maintain security logs.
• Testifies in criminal court, state hearings and review boards when required.
• Assist in handling confidential health documents and scanning into EPHI systems when necessary.
• Reports to Security leadership or OIC; may be assigned to any facility system-wide.

Skills

Observation skills

Independent judgment

Written reports

Verbal communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Deterrence & arrest protocol

Tools

Non-lethal weapons

Job description

Banner Health Corporate is seeking a Security Officer to patrol facilities and grounds, respond to emergency codes, and ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff in Tucson, AZ. The role involves reports, documentation, and occasional court testimony as needed.

You will work 3 12-hour shifts plus one half-day weekly on a fixed schedule, with opportunities to collaborate across Banner Health locations. A strong emphasis is placed on fitness, certifications, and professional presentation.