SECURITY OFFICER

SEARHC; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SEARHC is seeking a security professional to protect patients, visitors and staff across facilities in Southeast Alaska. The role includes patrolling, incident response, and coordinating with law enforcement, with a focus on HIPAA compliance and patient safety in a healthcare environment.

Qualified candidates bring at least 3 years of security experience, prefer healthcare security, and are prepared to obtain IAHSS Basic certification and BLS within six and three months respectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Alaska driver's license required.
• IAHSS Basic certification within 6 months of hire.
• BLS within 3 months of hire.
• 3 years of combined security experience; healthcare security preferred.
• Experience leading a security team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol facility and assist visitors; respond to emergencies.
• Interact with patients, visitors, and staff about safety issues.
• Document daily activities and incidents using computer software.
• Monitor cameras, access control, intercoms, radios, and alarms.
• Sitka only: provide afterhours MEMC phone coverage.
• Lead security officers on duty and supervise shifts.
• Conduct investigations and participate in drills.

Skills

Investigations

Crisis management

HIPAA compliance

Risk assessment

Education

High School Diploma

Alaska driver's license

Tools

Video surveillance systems

Access control systems

Job description

Pay Range:$25.00 - $33.71To provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff at the hospital and other assigned facilities.

SEARHC

is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Patrol facility/grounds and assist visitors with directions and act as the first responder to emergencies and disturbances.
• Interact with law enforcement, patients, visitors and staff about security or safety issues.
• Properly document daily activities and incident reports, using computer software programs.
• Monitor and operate access control systems, security camera systems, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones, and alarm systems.
• (Sitka Only) Provide for afterhours phone coverage for MEMC and support for the consortium.
• Conduct investigation of incidents; respirator fit testing; hazard surveillance surveys; participation in emergency drills; and public assistance requests.
• Provide shift supervision and direction for security officers on duty.
• Service as a certified IAHSS instructor for SEARHC operations for 36 hours over a recurring two-year period.

Additional Details:

Education,

Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Alaska driver's license.

The following must be completed after hire:

• IAHSS Basic certification within 6 months of hire
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire.

Experience Required

• 3 years of combined experience: security-related experience (example: loss prevention, property protection, crisis intervention, first responder). experience in healthcare security, corporate security, military service, or law enforcement
• Experience leading a team in daily activities preferred.

Knowledge of

• Knowledge of security policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of responsibilities in responding to emergencies.
• Knowledge of operating camera systems and electronic access control systems preferred.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Skills in

• Skill in conducting security related investigations, corrective action development, and follow-through.
• Management of aggressive patients/visitors/staff.
• Good judgment in handling risk situations.
• Maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Ability to

• Ability to relate well with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Physical ability to walk rounds, handle violent people.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, and other State and Federal agency contacts.

Position Information:

• Work Shift:OT 8/40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!