Security Officer

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado seeks a Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will monitor security cameras, control access, respond to incidents, and coordinate with local law enforcement as needed.

The role includes de-escalation, handling alarms, conducting safety inspections, and participating in drills. Requirements include a valid driver's license, basic life support certification or willingness to obtain

Formación

• 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.
• If located in the State of Montana Security Guard Licensure is required within 120 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Operates and monitors security technology systems, including cameras, access control and alarms.
• De-escalation: use verbal/non-verbal strategies to calm individuals and resolve conflicts.
• Respond to violent or potentially dangerous situations to protect staff and patients.
• Regulatory compliance, including HIPAA reporting and minimum disclosure.
• Bomb threat/suspicious package responses following safety protocols.
• Participate in drills such as infant abduction and active shooter scenarios.
• Conduct respectful and safe searches of patients and narcotics screening as required.
• Safety inspections of walking surfaces and fire extinguishers to mitigate risks.
• Parking enforcement to maintain safety and accessibility.
• Investigations in collaboration with HR and law enforcement, handling disclosures of information.

Conocimientos

Law Enforcement

Public Safety

Parking

Communication

Situational Awareness

Decision Making

Fire Drills

Key Control

Patient Transportation

Exterior Design

Lockout Tagout

Educación

Current Driver’s License

Basic Life Certification (BLS)

Security Guard Licensure (Montana)

Descripción del empleo

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 FunctionsOperates 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.SkillsLaw EnforcementParkingPublic SafetyLockout TagoutFire DrillsKey ControlExterior DesignPatient TransportationCommunicationSituational AwarenessDecision MakingMinimum QualificationsCurrent 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.If located in the State of Montana Security Guard Licensure is required within 120 days of hire.Preferred QualificationsOne-year previous law enforcement, corrections, public safety, military police or security experience.Physical RequirementsOngoing 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 Lutheran HospitalWork City:Wheat RidgeWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$20.45 - $27.04We 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.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. 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