Security Officer

Avera McKennan; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Avera McKennan is seeking a security professional to protect patients, staff, and visitors within the facility. Responsibilities include patrolling premises, monitoring visitors, reporting hazards, and responding to emergencies with coordination from hospital leadership.

The role emphasizes safety, communication, and adherence to CARE principles. Shifts include Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday coverage; the team works to ensure a secure, respectful environment while supporting ongoing patient care

Qualifications

• Ability to work the hours listed (Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday).
• Visual acuity adequate to perform duties and the ability to communicate clearly.
• Respond to emergencies and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
• Monitor conduct of visitors on hospital premises.
• Confront unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
• Report safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
• Respond to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, students, and visitors.
• Provide restraints for psychiatric patients as needed.
• Escort personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings as requested.
• Participate in investigations; Maintain records and prepare incident reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation & vigilance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

Location: Avera Family Medicine Center Dawley Farm Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $20.50 - $25.50

Position Highlights: Day Shift 6:00am-6:00pm; 84 hours 2 weeks Every other weekend You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible to provide security for patients, employees, and visitors; protects hospital buildings, assesses, and premises as assigned. Also provides traffic control and maintains parking lots and structures.

What you will do

• Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
• Monitor conduct of visitors on hospital premises.
• Confront unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
• Report safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
• Respond to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, students, and visitors.
• Provide restraints for psychiatric patients as needed.
• Escort personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings as requested.
• Participate in investigations;
• Maintain records and prepare incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.
• Secure and/or unlock offices and facilities as required.
• May secure patient valuables or lost and found articles.
• Maintains log of items received.
• Control parking and traffic flow.
• Enforce parking regulations.
• Respond to all emergency codes and security requests (i.e. Staff Assist, Security Alert, Fire alarms).
• Respond to CARE Flight operations as needed.
• Mentors security interns in the role of security.
• Serves as a liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Drivers License - Licensing Board

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

High School or GED Equivalent Less than 1 year Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.