Security Officer

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Audubon (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff in an office or ambulatory clinic setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring security systems, de‑escalation, and assisting in emergency responses while protecting Intermountain property. The role offers full-time hours with daytime and evening shifts, plus benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must have a valid driver’s license if the role requires driving.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor security technology systems (surveillance cameras, access control, alarms).
• De-escalate conflicts using verbal/non-verbal techniques.
• Respond to emergencies and protect patients, staff and visitors.
• Support regulatory compliance (HIPAA) when reporting incidents.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Parking

Public Safety

Situational Awareness

Decision Making

Communication

Education

Basic Life Certification (BLS)

Driver's License

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.

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Pay: $19.95/hr (based on related experience)

Shift Differentials: Available for evenings, nights, and weekends

Schedule/Shifts: Day and Evening shifts open

Includes: Holidays and weekends

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and professional development opportunities

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.

Skills

• Law Enforcement
• Parking
• Public Safety
• Lockout Tagout
• Fire Drills
• Key Control
• Exterior Design
• Patient Transportation
• Communication
• Situational Awareness
• Decision Making

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Driver's License (if applicable for the role).
• Current Basic Life Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• At least 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• One-year previous law enforcement, corrections, public safety, military police or security experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers require employees to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Lake Park Building

Work City:

West Valley City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.45 - $27.04

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hire