Security Officer

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health; Cottonwood (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health is seeking a Healthcare Security Officer to safeguard hospital facilities and clinics across the service area, including Cottonwood and nearby towns.

You will monitor cameras and alarms, patrol grounds, assist staff, and respond to emergencies, while maintaining confidentiality and a service-oriented approach. This role requires 1–3 years in security or law enforcement, an Associate degree (preferred), and valid driving credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; related military/security background considered.
• 1 to 3 years in Military, Law Enforcement or Security.
• Travel is essential; must maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Background investigation required.
• BLS certification required.
• IAHSS Basic Level Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Current MOAB, handcuff, baton and CS spray certifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitors camera systems and fire systems.
• Patrols facilities and provides escorts for staff and visitors.
• Responds to emergencies and assists in restraining patients as needed.
• Completes weapons security and releases per policy.
• Dispatching duties across multiple locations.
• Communicates with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Enforces no smoking policy and maintains confidentiality.
• Works under limited supervision and handles routine and non-routine situations.
• Maintain awareness of security via camera and alarm systems.

Skills

Public relations

Emergency response

Communication

Judgement

Security background

Education

Associate degree preferred

BLS certification

IAHSS Basic Level Certification

MOAB certification

Handcuff, baton, CS spray certifications

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Responsible for the physical security of all St. Mary's and Clearwater Health -owned, leased, and operated facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare locations throughout the service area, as needed, including Cottonwood, Orofino, Pierce, Kamiah, Nezperce, Grangeville, Craigmont, Elk City and other affiliated sites. Assists medical staff in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors within its legal boundaries.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors multiple systems including camera systems, fire systems
• Addresses parking problems
• Works in a manner that is compatible with St. Mary's and Clearwater Health 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 judgement in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities.
• Public relations are a key factor in this position.
• Assists Law Enforcement at all St. Mary's and Clearwater facilities as needed.
• Dispatching functions to include dispatching officers throughout multiple locations.
• Monitors multiple systems including camera systems, fire systems, infant abduction alarms, panic alarms, building alarms, and outgoing emergency calls.
• As needed, conducts searches of clients, patients, and belongings to include confiscation of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
• Provides assistance with jump starts and lockouts.
• Addresses parking problems.
• Communicates with patients, visitors, providers and staff via telephone, radio and in person.
• Enforces St. Mary's and Clearwater Health's no smoking policy.
• This position works under limited supervision.
• Work situations are a variety of routine and non-routine situations and functions requiring a service-oriented individual with good judgement and confidentiality.
• Identifies and distinguishes individuals through cameral system and in person.
• Detects and responds to alarms/calls through overhead call and radio systems.
• St. Mary's and Clearwater Health operate 24 hours per day 365 days per year, operational needs of department may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the patients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field.
• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• 1 to 3 years' Military, Law Enforcement or Security background
• Health care security experience desired
• Travel is an essential function of this position, the employee must maintain a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance and reliable transportation to perform assigned duties.
• 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
• Successful completion of Basic Level Certification and receipt of certificate through the International Association for Hospital Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 1 year of date of hire required.

Full time, 40 hours per week

CVH is EOE