Security Officer Emergency Department Day

Banner Health; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is expanding its security team in Buckeye, AZ to support a new Emergency Department opening in 2026. The Security Officer will patrol facilities, monitor alarms, assist staff and patients, and respond to codes and incidents, delivering professional customer service in a high-acuity environment.

This full-time day-shift role requires strong judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to work with law enforcement and emergency responders. Training provided by Banner Health.

Qualifications

• Minimum security certifications and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to write comprehensive security reports and demonstrate independent judgment.
• Experience in interacting with emergency response agencies and patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and customer service in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff.
• Responds to emergency codes and patrols the facility to maintain a safe environment.
• Assists with security matters, mediates disputes, conducts interviews, and enforces parking and traffic control.
• Inspects and locks/unlocks doors, handles alarm monitoring and responding to alarms.
• Maintains logs and writes incident reports; coordinates with law enforcement and emergency services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Patrol procedures

Report writing

Job description

## Security Officer Emergency Department DayApply: Banner Health Emergency Verrado (20751 W Market St): Full time: Posted Today: R4457544**Primary City/State:**Buckeye, Arizona**Department Name:**Security-AZ West-Corp**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Facilities, Environmental Services, and CulinaryGreat careers are built at Banner Health. There’s more to health care than doctors and nurses. We support all staff members as they find the path that’s right for them. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.Banner Health Emergency Services is excited to bring a new state-of-the-art freestanding emergency department to the growing Buckeye, Arizona community. Scheduled to open in November 2026, this modern 14,500-square-foot facility will provide convenient access to high-quality emergency care close to home. The new emergency department will feature 14 fully equipped exam rooms, a dedicated trauma and treatment room, and advanced diagnostic capabilities, including X-ray, CT scan, and ultrasound services. Working in close partnership with Banner Estrella Medical Center, the Buckeye emergency department will ensure seamless coordination of care with our ongoing commitment to expanding access to exceptional healthcare and supporting the continued growth of the West Valley.As a Security Officer, you will respond promptly to emergency situations, help ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff, conduct routine patrols of hospital facilities and grounds, and provide effective alarm monitoring and response services. You will play a key role in maintaining a secure environment while delivering exceptional customer service and supporting the organization's commitment to safety.Location: Banner Health Emergency Verrado - 20751 W Market St Buckeye, AZSchedule: Sunday -Tuesday 6:00am - 6:00pm Wednesday 6:00am -12:00pmWithin Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.POSITION SUMMARY This position patrols the facilities and grounds; assists with the welfare and safety of personnel and patients; investigates critical incidents; assists employees, patients and visitors; interfaces with emergency response agencies; secures doors; monitors parking and traffic control. Performs assigned security duties promptly and accurately. Works varied assignments and shifts. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and be customer service oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff. 2. Responds to all emergency codes for assistance and control. Patrols and inspects facility frequently to assist in maintaining a safer and more secure environment. Assists employees with security related matters, mediate disputes, conduct interviews, conduct searches, enforces parking regulations and traffic control. Serves as a security subject matter expert. 3. Assists medical staff in restraining and handling troubled/combative patients. Ensures security policies are being followed. Patrols unoccupied areas and sets the alarms when appropriate. Locks and unlocks facility doors at prescribed times. Conducts money pick-ups from departments, logs pick-ups and successfully delivers the contents to the appropriate destination department. Releases bodies from the morgue, ensuring that all paperwork is complete. Checks alarms to ensure they are in proper working order. Escorts patients, visitors and employees when required for security purposes. Participates in security lead training designed for staff. 4. Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Performs “citizen arrest” and demonstrate critical thinking skills during extremely stressful situations as needed. 5. Appropriately and effectively utilizes assigned non-lethal weapon according to policy and training. 6. Investigates and completes written reports of complaints, critical security incidents and unusual activities involving patients, employees and visitors. Maintains an accurate log of all relevant security activities during each shift. 7. Professionally testifies in criminal court, state hearings and review boards when required. 8. Based on area of assignment may assist in the maintenance and preservation of confidential health documents including scanning into electronic patient health information systems. 9. Position reports directly to the Security Supervisor, or OIC in their absence. This position interacts internally with staff, physicians, visitors, volunteers and patients. External customers are law enforcement agencies and emergency service agencies. The position is system wide and officers may be assigned to work at any facility as needed. This position will provide guidance and direction to staff, visitors and patients during a security emergency. This position will be required to proactively identify, deter and respond to security incidents. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must maintain required security certifications. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy. Must possess the ability to make accurate observations and exercise good independent judgment in a variety of situations (including emergencies). Must demonstrate the ability to write comprehensive security reports. Must successfully complete all required security departmental training, including department specific annual training and mandatory training as assigned. Must successfully complete Banner Health Basic Officer Academy. Must present a professional appearance and demeanor at all times and must possess strong verbal communications skills. Must qualify and maintain proficiency with assigned non-lethal weapons. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform physical requirements of the position. Capabilities will be demonstrated through the successful completion of similarly related skills testing. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2019 will need to successfully demonstrate the physical requirements before starting in the role. Employees hired before January 1, 2019 must be able to successfully demonstrate the physical requirements by December 31, 2019. If upon initial evaluation, an employee is unable to successfully demonstrate the physical requirements, there will be a quarterly assessment administered. This physical skills assessment will then be conducted on an annual basis and employees must successfully meet the requirements to remain in role.Employees must possess a Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must sign a Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrefer prior law enforcement, military, Corrections, healthcare or advance security experience. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.