Security Officer PRN

imh; Cedar City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital in Cedar City, Utah is seeking a Security Officer to monitor facilities and assist patients, visitors, and staff. The role emphasizes safety, de‑escalation, and policy enforcement in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include operating surveillance and access systems, responding to emergencies, and conducting respectful searches while maintaining HIPAA compliance. The position supports a broad safety program and requires readiness for drills and

Qualifikationen

• Must have a valid driver’s license (where applicable).
• Current Basic Life Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Preferred: one year of security, public safety, or related experience.

Aufgaben

• Operate and monitor security technology including cameras, access controls, and alarms.
• De-escalate conflicts using verbal and non‑verbal strategies.
• Protect staff and visitors, intervene in aggressive situations, and use restraints if necessary.
• Ensure HIPAA reporting compliance and disclose only necessary information to authorities.
• Respond to bomb threats and suspicious packages using established protocols.
• Participate in drills and prepare staff for active shooter or infant abduction scenarios.
• Conduct safe searches of patients and searches for narcotics in line with legal requirements.
• Perform safety inspections of walking surfaces and fire extinguishers to mitigate risks.
• Enforce parking regulations to support safety and patient experience.
• Collaborate with HR and law enforcement on investigations while protecting patient information.

Kenntnisse

Surveillance ops

De-escalation

Emergency response

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Parking enforcement

Tools

Surveillance cameras

Access control systems

Alarm systems

Jobbeschreibung

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 Functions

• Operates 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• One-year previous law enforcement, corrections, public safety, military police or security experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing 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 Cedar City Hospital

Work City:

Cedar City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.45 - $27.04

We 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.

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