Security Officer

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a night-shift, full-time Security Officer in Albuquerque, NM to safeguard patients, staff, and property. You will monitor facilities, perform patrols, and respond to incidents with trained de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, completing incident reports, and coordinating with emergency responders. A high school diploma or GED and a valid NM driver's license are required, with a commitment to a patient-first healthcare

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid NM driver's license and clean driving record within last five years.

Responsibilities

• Provides security for the assigned area and enforces policies.
• Conducts foot and vehicle patrols of facilities, personnel, and visitors.
• Performs security inspections of access points and infrastructure.
• Completes incident reports and security logs accurately.
• Operates CCTV, access control, and related security systems.
• Coordinates with emergency responders when incidents occur.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night-shift, full-time Security Officer in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services.

Responsibilities

• Provides personnel, equipment, and property security for the assigned area. May provide information, directions, and escort service as needed. Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Provides security services for assigned facilities, personnel, property, patients, visitors, and staff through foot and vehicle patrols.
• Conducts security inspections of facilities, grounds, access points, and critical infrastructure to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Enforces organizational policies and procedures by addressing safety and security violations, including unauthorized access, loitering, smoking, and prohibited items.
• Provides information, directions, assistance, and escort services to patients, visitors, and staff as needed.
• Identifies, reports, and responds to safety and security concerns, emergencies, and hazards; coordinates with appropriate emergency response agencies.
• Completes reports, incident documentation, and other required records accurately and timely.
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of assigned responsibilities and performs other duties as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers, actively listens, follows instructions, and shares information appropriately.
• Collaborates professionally with supervisors, peers, departments, patients, visitors, and staff while supporting the organization's commitment to service excellence.
• Operates and monitors security technologies, including CCTV systems, protection systems, access control systems, and related equipment.
• Successfully completes required training in de-escalation, crisis intervention, patient restraint, and patient immobilization techniques.
• Wears and maintains required duty equipment, including body armor, TASER, baton, handcuffs, and other issued safety equipment in accordance with department policy.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid NM Driver's license and no DUI/DWI within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of security experience.
• Hospital environment.