Security Officer

Tenet Healthcare; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking an experienced Security Officer (Unarmed) for Abrazo Scottsdale Campus. You will help maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, physicians, students, vendors and visitors, while delivering excellent customer service and following established procedures.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and knowledge of security systems (CCTV, access control, alarms) with readiness to respond to emergencies and participate in risk management activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years in a progressively more responsible leadership role.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate state licenses/certifications for this position.
• Crisis Intervention Certification preferred, or ability to obtain within six months of start.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors and visitors.
• Communicate security status and respond to emergencies using established procedures.
• Operate security systems, including CCTV, IP cameras, access control and alarm systems.
• Support safety and risk management initiatives and participate in drills as needed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Leadership

Security procedures knowledge

Emergency response familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Security software

CCTV/IP cameras

Access control systems

Alarm systems

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo Scottsdale Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Security Officer (Unarmed Security) are instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors and visitors by monitoring and patrolling our facilities. Officers demonstrate exceptional customer service while providing assistance with disruptive incidents, emergency services, personal protection and traffic/parking control.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations:
  • Communicates security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.
  • Respond to emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, etc., following established emergency response procedures.
  • Functions as a primary point of contact for the installation of physical security systems within assigned facility.
  • Utilize knowledge of security-related equipment and technologies including radios, CCTV / IP cameras, imaging recording systems, personal computers, software programs, databases and access control systems to strengthen hospital operations.
  • Plans, coordinates and assists, if needed, in security for special and high-risk events.
  • Reviews and makes necessary recommendations for changes based on applicable standards, regulations, and requirements of Federal, State and local agencies including but not limited to OSHA/ADOSH, TJC, Arizona Department of Health Services, EPA, CDC and others.
  • Complies with safety universal precautions, and hazardous material policies.
  • Conducts monthly checks of duress and intrusion alarms
  • Attends all Safety and Risk Management Committee meetings.
  • Participates in/Assists with coordination of quarterly infant/child abduction drills.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: High school graduate or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience (Experience is two to three years in a security role, law enforcement or military background or a minimum of three years of strong customer service roles with the ability and willingness to learn security practices.
  • Experience: Three or more years in a progressively more responsible leadership role.
  • Licensure/Certifications:
    • Requires the ability to obtain, and maintain, appropriate state license/certifications for this position.
    • Crisis Intervention Certification preferred, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of start of role.
    • Must be able to maintain certification while in role.
    • Must maintain a valid state driver’s license, driver history that meets company requirements.
  • Special Skills:
    • Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skill.
    • Must have a working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, security software/CCTV/alarm technologies as well as access control systems..

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Organization Description

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus is a full-service acute care hospital providing specialized services and home to the Abrazo Surgical Institute. The hospital offers comprehensive orthopedic care featuring navigational technology and sports medicine, outpatient rehabilitation services and enhanced diagnostic imaging as well as emergency care. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.