Security Guard

Salud-Family-Health-; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Holidays

Health and Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Job summary

Salud Family Health in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Security Guard to provide initial contact with patients and maintain a visible security presence across clinic facilities and grounds.

The role includes foot patrols, crime prevention, patient advocacy, incident reporting, and collaboration with medical, administrative, and emergency staff to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all patients and visitors. A high school diploma or GED is required; basic computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to three years of experience with computers preferred.
• One to three years of experience in physical security preferred.
• One to three years of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial contact with patients and maintains visible security presence.
• Performs foot patrols, crime prevention, and community relations duties.
• Renders first-aid assistance as necessary and responds to non-criminal incidents.
• Maintains incident reports and coordinates with staff and public safety agencies.

Skills

Security

Customer service

Observation skills

First aid

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Compensation: USD 19.5 - USD 22.5 - hourly

Company Description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients,where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work togetherand coordinateefforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve thequality of our patient'slives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of theirinsurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description

The Security Guardis responsible for providing initial contact with patientsand maintaininga visible presence to deter illegal, unauthorized, or dangerous activity in the clinics and clinic grounds.

The Security Guard performs responsible security work in a variety of activities including foot patrol, crime prevention, community relations, and non-criminal security services. The incumbent works in partnership with other employees, departments, agencies, and the public in delivering effective and innovative services.

We offer:

• Starting Wage - $19.50 to $22.50per hr.
• 5-day work week

Must be able to work:

• Mon to Fri - 8 am to 5 pm
• Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
  • Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
  • $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
  • Low deductibles and co-insurance
  • Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
  • Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
• Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
• Vision
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes2Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
• 403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Mission isto provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve

Supervision Received:

• Works under the direct supervision of the Security Manager in cooperation with the Center Directors and Leadership staff

Specific Duties:

• Works in conjunction with Medical Providers, Dental Providers, Behavioral Health Providers, Medical Assistants, Enrollment Specialists, Customer Service Associates, and all other staff to ensure that patients obtain the highest standard of integrated healthcare
• Acts as a patient advocate for our vulnerable populations by ensuring that patients are fully informed and comfortable with their visit to Salud
• Follows procedures for the electronic health records system
• May perform special project assignment duties in foot patrol, crime prevention, or community affairs as assigned
• Responds to requests for assistance from the public, fellow officers, fire department, ambulance services, and police agencies
• Renders first-aid assistance as necessary
• Responds to calls of a non-criminal nature such as verbal disturbances, abandoned vehicles, and parking complaints
• Gets acquainted with patients in theassigned facility
• Identifiesproblems; attends meetings; teachesclasses,and improves community relations
• Communicates verbally and effectively by listening to people and by giving information, directions, and commands
• Solves problems, exerciseindependent judgmentand determines when there is a reasonable need to notify law enforcement
• Conducts visual and audio surveillance
• Conducts patrols of buildings, structures, and large outdoor areas which may involve walking, running, and/or standing for long periods of time
• Works in changing environmental conditions such as fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow to assist patients, staff, medical personnel, and emergency services
• Uses body force to gain entrance through barriers to search and/or rescue
• Operates a personal computer including associated software programs
• Operates a motor vehicle in traveling to and from work sites
• Assures facilities and equipment are maintained properly and coordinates maintenance and repair functions
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents

Administrative Duties:

• Gathers information by interviewing and obtaining statements Manage interpersonal conflicts to maintain order
• Reads and comprehends rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Writes clear, factual, incident reports to include after-action reports if required
• Maintains Daily Activity Reports
• Maintains visitor logs, and other written correspondence as required

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED, is required

Experience:

• One to three years of experience with computers is preferred
• One to three years of experience in physical security is preferred
• One to three years’ customer service experience preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

• Valid Drivers License
• First Responder or Basic Life Support (BLS) required within the first 60 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must work well with the patient care team
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Windows-based programs required
• Must have the technical aptitude to work with Security Technology (closed-circuit monitoring, digital recording systems, cellular technology, and two-way radios)
• Team player who desires to work in a customer service environment
• Works well under pressure and is capable of making critical and well thought out decisions under duress
• Dependable and displays a good work ethic
• Requires little to no supervision, is self-motivated, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal skills, and written skills are a must
• Able to work flexible work schedules to include evenings and weekends
• Passion for working in a non-profit that provides health care services for low-income individuals and families
• Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must

The application window is anticipated to close by 10/31/26

Additional Information

Salud Family Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation,gender identity,or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.