Hospital Security Officer – Emergency Response & Safety

CommonSpirit Health; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 58,113,000 - 91,807,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO seeks a Security Officer to perform essential security duties under general supervision, ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will lock/unlock doors, assist in the Emergency Department, monitor access, and respond to emergency codes.

The role requires strong observational skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies; you will log activities and report incidents per procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 6 months healthcare security, law enforcement, or military experience; or 1 year security officer experience.
• Guard card and CPR/BLs within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lock/unlock doors; monitor access and respond to codes.
• Protect staff, patients, and visitors; patrol facility and respond to calls.
• Log incidents accurately; report safety hazards and HIPAA breaches.
• Assist in Emergency Department and participate in disaster drills.

Skills

Security awareness

Emergency response

Observation skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

SECURITY:CA Guard Card

BLS-CPR certification

Job description

Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO seeks a Security Officer to perform essential security duties under general supervision, ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will lock/unlock doors, assist in the Emergency Department, monitor access, and respond to emergency codes.

The role requires strong observational skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies; you will log activities and report incidents per procedures.