Security Officer

Intermountain Health; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and volunteers in a hospital setting. You will monitor security systems, control access, de‑escalate events, and respond to emergencies while upholding HIPAA and safety protocols.

The role includes performing safety inspections, enforcing parking regulations, participating in drills, and assisting with investigations alongside HR and law enforcement.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor security technology systems (surveillance, access control, alarms) and maintain equipment.
• De-escalate incidents using verbal and non‑verbal strategies to minimize force.
• Intervene when patients act aggressively or violently; apply restraints only as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, reporting procedures, and HIPAA safeguards when handling information.
• Respond to bomb threats and suspicious packages following safety protocols.
• Participate in drills (infant abduction, active shooter) to train staff for real events.
• Conduct safe searches of patients and areas; safeguard narcotics and assets.
• Perform safety inspections of walking surfaces, extinguishers, and facility risks.
• Enforce parking regulations to protect patients and maintain access.
• Conduct investigations with HR and law enforcement and document findings while protecting confidentiality.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Parking

Public Safety

Lockout Tagout

Fire Drills

Key Control

Exterior Design

Patient Transportation

Communication

Situational Awareness

Decision Making

Education

Basic Life Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Job description

Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital

Full time

R176860

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.

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

Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital

Work City

Sandy

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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

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