Security Officer PRN

Intermountain Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,171 - 37,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hourly pay

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Security Officer at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role requires providing a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, enforcing policies, and responding to emergencies. Responsibilities include de-escalation techniques, safety inspections, and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates will possess a current driver’s license, BLS certification, and be at least 21 years of age. The position offers an hourly salary range of $20.45 to $27.04 based on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s license if applicable for the role.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• At least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Use verbal and non-verbal strategies to calm individuals and resolve conflicts.
• Intervene to protect safety when patients act aggressively.
• Teach Workplace Violence Prevention (WPVP) techniques.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Public Safety

Communication

Situational Awareness

Job description

Overview

The Security Officer provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and volunteers. This position is responsible for enforcing policy, providing assistance and direction, responding to emergencies, and protecting employees, visitors, and Intermountain property.

Responsibilities

• De‑escalation: Use verbal and non‑verbal strategies to calm individuals and resolve conflicts peacefully, minimizing the need for physical force.
• Dealing with Violent Patients: Intervene to protect the safety of everyone involved when patients act aggressively or violently, including using physical restraints when necessary.
• Training on Workplace Violence Prevention (WPVP): Teach WPVP techniques with a focus on education, prevention, and mitigation of workplace violence, handling verbal harassment, physical assault, and bomb threats.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure 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: Respond to bomb threats and suspicious packages following protocols to ensure facility safety.
• Participation in Drills: Engage in exercises like infant abduction and active shooter scenarios to prepare staff for real‑life situations.
• Conducting Searches: Perform respectful and safe searches of patients and search for narcotics, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct inspections of walking surfaces, fire extinguishers, and overall facility safety to mitigate risks.
• Parking Enforcement: Enforce parking regulations to ensure safety and accessibility, focusing on enhancing the patient experience.
• Investigations: Collaborate with HR and law enforcement to conduct investigations, following protocols for disclosing patient information and ensuring facility safety.

Skills

• Law Enforcement
• Parking
• Public Safety
• Lockout Tagout
• Fire Drills
• Key Control
• Exterior Design
• Patient Transportation
• Communication
• Situational Awareness

Minimum Qualifications

• Current driver’s license (if applicable for the role).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• At least 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Must see and read information, labels, monitors, and equipment; and assess customer needs. Must communicate and understand spoken information, alarms, and needs quickly.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex equipment with precision.
• Expected to lift, transport, pull, and push equipment; work on hands and knees; bend to set up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies of varying weights, including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle, requiring vision and reading of signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah

Compensation

Hourly rate: $20.45 – $27.04, dependent upon experience.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Application Information

All positions subject to closure without notice.