Safety and Security Officer-1

15400 Intermountain Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Medical Center seeks a Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff in a hospital setting. You will monitor security systems, enforce policies, and respond to emergencies with professional de-escalation techniques.

The role requires attention to safety, privacy, and facility rules, with responsibilities including rapid incident response, cooperation with HR and law enforcement, and routine security inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital security or public safety is preferred.
• Ability to monitor, assess, and respond to security incidents.
• Commitment to HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor security technology systems (surveillance cameras, access control, alarms).
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of security equipment.
• De-escalate conflicts using verbal and non-verbal techniques.
• Respond to emergencies and protect patients, visitors, staff, and property.
• Assist investigations with HR and law enforcement following privacy rules.

Skills

Surveillance

Access control

De-escalation

Emergency response

Tools

Cameras

Alarm systems

Lockdown procedures

Job description

Job Description: The Security Officer provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and volunteers, typically in an office or ambulatory clinic setting. This position is responsible to monitor visitor or patient activity, monitor the premises in and around the facility , enforce policy, provide assistance and direction, respond to emergencies, and to provide protection for employees, visitors, and Intermountain property.

Essential Functions

• Operates and monitors security technology systems, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, and alarm systems.
• Ensures proper functioning and maintenance of security equipment.
• De-escalation: Security officers use verbal and non-verbal strategies to calm individuals and resolve conflicts peacefully, minimizing the need for physical force.
• Dealing with Violent Patients: They intervene to protect the safety of everyone involved when patients act aggressively or violently, including using physical restraints when necessary.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with regulations such as HIPAA when reporting crimes or incidents, disclosing only the minimum necessary information to law enforcement.
• Bomb Threat/Suspicious Package Responses: Trained to respond to bomb threats and suspicious packages, following protocols to ensure the safety of the facility.
• Participation in Drills: Engaging in exercises like infant abduction and active shooter scenarios to prepare staff for real-life situations.
• Conducting Searches: Performing respectful and safe searches of patients and searching for narcotics, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Safety Inspections: Conducting inspections of walking surfaces, fire extinguishers, and overall facility safety to mitigate risks.
• Parking Enforcement: Enforcing parking regulations to ensure safety and accessibility, focusing on enhancing the patient experience.
• Investigations: Collaborating with HR and law enforcement to conduct investigations, following protocols for disclosing patient information, and ensuring facility safety.