Security Officer

CommonSpirit Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's AZ General Hospital Laveen is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe, secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors within a hospital setting. You will patrol, monitor alarms, handle incidents, and log activities to ensure rapid response and accurate reporting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, six months of hospital security experience (or one year in security generally), and a BLS certificate within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires alertness and ability to respond to security incidents.
• Must be able to follow procedures and report events clearly.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely manner.
• Patrol facility and grounds and monitor security alarms; dispatch as needed.
• Log daily activities with accurate, clear reports and use appropriate codes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation

Proactive security mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Security Officer, you will help the healthcare enterprise remain a safe place. You will maintain a safe and secure environment for medical staff/employees, patients, and visitors by patrolling the premises and visitor management and observing and reporting activities and incidents at an assigned site. Our officer will preserve order and act to enforce regulations when assistance is requested by medical staff and employees and responding rapidly to security emergencies within the hospital or other healthcare settings. It is expected that the security officer will demonstrate behavior consistent with CommonSpirit Health core value and humandkindness. The security officer shall support CommonSpirit Health's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities.

Every day you will ensure a safe and secure environment for medical staff, employees, patients and visitors within the hospital or healthcare setting.

To be successful in this role, you must have proactive security measures, strong interpersonal skills, keen observation and adherence to protocols.

• Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner to incidents such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, opening doors, and responding to emergency codes
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle, monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed and report unsafe acts or conditions
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, supplies, reports HIPPA breaches if witnessed, investigate security breaches, conduct follow-up investigations, and write incident reports
• Log all activities in a daily log to accurately record events and complete clear, concise, and legible reports in a timely manner, use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing the hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to the right location

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service; or one (1) year experience as a security officer
• American Heart Association-issued Basic Life Support (BLS) card within 90 days of hire

Preferred

• Arizona State Driver's License with satisfactory DMV report
• International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer
• Basic Health Care Security Officer (BSO)

Where You’ll Work

Where Compassion Meets Innovation: Your Career at AZ General Hospital Laveen

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At AZ General Hospital Laveen, we’re not just a healthcare facility – we’re a close-knit community dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors. As a 16-bed non-profit hospital, we offer a unique opportunity to provide highly personalized, quality healthcare right here in Laveen, Arizona, and the surrounding areas.

Join a Legacy of Care, Shape the Future of Health.

We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This means immense resources, unparalleled opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to making healthcare accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

But at Laveen, you’ll experience the best of both worlds:

• The Power of Proximity: In our intimate 16-bed setting, you’ll foster deeper connections with your patients, their families, and your colleagues. You’ll truly see the impact of your work every single day.
• A Collaborative Spirit: We work hand-in-hand with SJHMC Arizona, fostering a dynamic environment of shared knowledge and best practices. You’ll be part of a team that thrives on innovation and mutual support.
• Impactful Innovation: We believe in delivering care in new and innovative ways. If you’re someone who thinks creatively, embraces challenges, and is eager to explore cutting-edge solutions, you’ll find your perfect home here.

If these values resonate with you, and you’re ready to contribute your skills, compassion, and innovative spirit to a team that truly cares, then you belong with us.