Security Officer

SEARHC; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

SEARHC is seeking a Security Officer to patrol campuses and assigned areas in Southeast Alaska. You will monitor for safety risks, assist patients and staff, and control access to facilities. The role requires strong communication and the ability to respond calmly in emergencies.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, an Alaska driver’s license, and BLS within 90 days; IAHSS Basic certification within 3 months is also required. Experience in security is welcome.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• IAHSS Basic certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus and assigned areas to monitor for conditions or situations that pose risk to safety.
• Provide routine security services including patient assistance, traffic control, access control and emergency response.
• Respond to emergencies and enforce visitor policies.
• Escort visitors and employees, monitor systems, and participate in emergency drills.
• Perform hazard surveillance and incident investigations as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Defuse situations

Good judgement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Alaska driver’s license

BLS within 90 days

IAHSS Basic within 3 months

Job description

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.04

This position provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff at assigned locations or areas.

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

• Patrols campus and assigned areas to monitor for conditions or situations which pose a risk to the safety of people or property.

Provides routine comprehensive security services, including:

• Assistance with patient restraint;
• Intervention in disruptions by patients;
• Traffic control;
• Guarding and patrolling physical property;
• Escorting visitors and employees;
• Monitoring systems;
• Orienting and monitoring of personnel working in high-risk areas;
• Investigation of incidents;
• Access control;
• Enforcement of visitor policies;
• Respond to emergencies;
• Respirator fit testing;
• Hazard surveillance surveys;
• Participation in emergency drills; and
• Public assistance requests.

Other duties as assigned

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Alaska driver’s license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days
• IAHSS Basic certification within 3 months

Experience Required

Six months of security-related experience

Knowledge of

Security policies and procedures

Skills in

Effective communication

Ability to

• Defuse potential security situations, including aggressive individuals
• Exercise good judgement in stressful and emergent situations

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!