Security Officer

Kootenai Hospital; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Telemedicine

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Shift differentials

Wellness program

PerkSpot discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking a Healthcare Security Officer on a PRN basis for nights, including weekends and holidays. The role focuses on maintaining physical security for the main campus, clinics, and leased spaces across Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Hayden.

You will patrol, respond to emergencies, monitor alarms, and support staff to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Qualifications include an Associate Degree (preferred), 1–3 years in military, law enforcement, or

Qualifications

• Military or law enforcement background preferred.
• Health care security experience desired.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must be 23 years of age or older for auto insurance purposes.
• Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation.
• BLS required.
• Must maintain current certification for MOAB, handcuff, baton, and CS spray.
• Must complete Hospital Security Officers Basic Training Program within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospital buildings and grounds and escorts for employees and visitors.
• Responds to emergency calls and assists in restraining aggressive patients as needed.
• Monitors camera systems, fire systems, alarms, and calls.
• Assists Law Enforcement on campus and dispatches officers.
• Communicates with patients, visitors, providers and staff via telephone, radio, and in person.

Skills

Military background

Law Enforcement background

Security experience

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

MOAB certification

Handcuff training

Batons training

CS spray training

Job description

Schedule/Shift/Hours PRN (as needed) – Nights – 12‑hour shifts

Position Summary Responsible for the physical security of Kootenai Health’s main campus, clinics, and all leased spaces, to include Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Hayden locations. Assists medical staff in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors within its legal boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Works in manner that is compatible with Kootenai Health's culture and service orientation
• Patrols hospital buildings and grounds, provides escorts for employees and visitors
• Responds to emergency calls and assists in restraining aggressive patients, as needed
• Completes weapons secure and releases in accordance with practice
• Exercises independent judgment in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities
• Public Relations are a key factor of this position
• Assists Law Enforcement on campus
• Dispatches officers throughout multiple locations
• Monitors multiple systems, including camera systems, fire systems, infant abduction alarms, panic alarms, building alarms, and outgoing emergency calls
• Conducts searches of clients, patients, and belongings, including confiscation of drugs and drug paraphernalia, as needed
• Provides assistance with jump starts and lockouts
• Addresses parking problems and issues citations
• Communicates with patients, visitors, providers and staff via telephone, radio, and in person
• Enforces Kootenai Health no-smoking policy
• Works under limited supervision
• Handles a variety of routine and non-routine situations requiring a service-orientated individual with good judgment and confidentiality
• Identifies and distinguishes individuals through camera system and in person
• Detects and responds to alarms/calls through overhead call and radio systems
• Available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of patients
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements & Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree preferred
• 1 to 3 years’ Military, Law Enforcement or Security background preferred
• Health care security experience desired
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must be 23 years of age or older for auto insurance purposes
• Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation
• BLS required
• Must maintain current certification for MOAB, handcuff, baton, and CS spray
• Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities at once and shift priorities as needed
• Must complete the Hospital Security Officers Basic Training Program and receive a certificate through the International Association for Hospital Security and Safest Foundation within 1 year of hire

Working Conditions

• Must maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance coverage with telemedicine and wellbeing resources
• Tuition assistance after 90 days of employment
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay and shift differentials for night, weekend, and PRN shifts
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals across many categories
• Employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.