Security Guard (PRN)

Gila Regional Medical Center; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in New Mexico is hiring a Security Officer responsible for safeguarding assets and ensuring the safety of caregivers, patients, and visitors. The role includes performing regular patrols, responding to emergencies, and maintaining order within the facility. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED, customer service skills, and be able to obtain specific certifications within their first year. Previous security, law enforcement, or military experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of Gila Regional Security in-house training is necessary.
• Healthcare Security Officer certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of hospital buildings and grounds.
• Respond to security incidents and manage emergency situations.
• Interact with hospital staff and assist with monitoring security.

Skills

Customer service skills

Emergency response

De-escalation techniques

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare Security Officer certification

Job description

Description

The Security Officer is responsible for the protection, safeguarding and security of assets, caregivers, patients and visitors. S/he performs security patrols; protects property from theft, fire, vandalism, and accidents; and aids patients, caregivers and visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes patrols of the hospital buildings and grounds including off-site clinics, monitors all activity in and out of the hospital, and endeavors to prevent vandalism, theft, fire, and disturbances within the facility.
• Checks cars and verifies if vehicles are parked in restricted areas such as fire zones, turnarounds, ambulance entrances, or reserved parking spaces.
• Checks exterior lighting and egress routes to emergency and fire entrances.
• Escorts staff to and from parking areas or between buildings as requested.
• Interact with hospital staff of all departments with special emphasis on the Emergency Department.
• Responds to overhead pages (i.e. Code Red, Code Blue, Dr Rush, Operation Teamwork, Code Pink, Panic Button, etc.)
• Responds to security requests timely based on severity/priority.
• Responds to fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events. Is an integral part of the Emergency Management team.
• Contacts and assists law enforcement when necessary.
• Locks and unlocks doors and areas at prescribed times.
• Coordinates with House Supervisor when hospital is in “lock down.”
• Remains highly visible.
• Writes reports of unusual activity.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with hospital/clinic staff, patients, visitors, volunteers, students, and Providers.
• Protects and maintains confidentiality of hospital and patient information.
• Communicates effectively with others; passes down pertinent information to oncoming shift.
• Maintains the Security Log
• Additional Duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of Gila Regional Security in-house training.
• Healthcare Security Officer certification preferred, must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Advanced de-escalation techniques
• Obtain IS-100, 200, 700, 800 within 1 year of employment
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License and maintain ability to be insured to operate GRMC vehicles.
• Hazardous waste management procedures including emergency response and contingency plan implementation within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter
• Security, law enforcement or military experience preferred
• Ability to use Micro-Soft word and to have a general computer working knowledge

Note: Job description available upon request

All required documents must be presented at time of hire.

EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer