Security Officer Trainee/Security Officer

Foundation Health Partners; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 41,600 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

401k with employer match

Tuition assistance

Onsite gym

Wellness programs

Discount programs

Job summary

Foundation Health Partners is seeking a Security Officer for Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. The role involves patrolling facilities, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, and assisting staff, patients, and visitors while upholding security policies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and at least 1 year in security or completion of FHP security officer training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and be eligible for auto insurance coverage.
• At least 1 year of security/law enforcement experience or completion of FHP security officer training.
• Ability to make accurate observations and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to write comprehensive security reports.
• Must pass psychological evaluation; eligible for armed officer status.
• Must perform physical requirements and pass assessments.

Responsibilities

• Patrols facilities, grounds and parking lots to maintain safety.
• Responds to emergency codes and assists with security matters.
• Interviews, investigates, and documents incidents; maintains logs.
• Escorts patients, visitors and staff as needed for security purposes.
• Operates and monitors security camera systems and access control.
• Testsify in court and attends review boards when required.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles valuables/evidence.

Skills

Security experience

Interpersonal skills

Written reports

Observation

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

AVADE

Handcuffs

OC Gel

Taser

Expandable baton

Job description

This position tours 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. Uses integrity and honesty when performing assigned security duties. Reports all security violations, and performs duties promptly and accurately. Works varied assignments and shifts.

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation $20 hourly wage
• Additional Pay Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits FHP Tuition Assistance
• Other Benefits Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs
• Schedule Full-time, 40 Hours per week, 5X8-hour varied shifts

Shift Differentials

Shift differentials available: $2.00/hr. Weekend: $2.50/hr. Evening: $6.00/hr. Night.

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non‑profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission‑accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, it is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska’s interior. In addition to an exceptional clinical environment, the location offers a small‑town lifestyle in an area known for natural beauty and recreation.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and is customer service oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff.
• Responds to all emergency codes for assistance and control. Patrols and inspects facilities, grounds and parking lots frequently to maintain a safer environment. Assists employees with security matters, mediates disputes, conducts interviews, conducts searches, enforces parking regulations and traffic control. Serves as a security subject matter expert.
• Assists medical staff in restraining and handling troubled/combative patients. Ensures security policies are 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 delivers contents to the appropriate destination. Releases bodies from the morgue, ensuring all paperwork is complete. Checks alarms to ensure proper operation. Escorts patients, visitors and employees as required for security purposes. Participates in security lead training for staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Performs “citizen arrest” and demonstrates critical thinking skills during stressful situations as needed.
• Uses assigned skills and tools effectively according to policy and training.
• 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.
• Professionally testifies in criminal court, state hearings and review boards as required.
• May assist in the maintenance and preservation of confidential health documents, including scanning into electronic patient health information systems. Maintains accountability for valuables/property and evidence.
• Operates and monitors security camera system. Downloads videos and recordings for safety, trips and falls, and security incidents. Monitors HUGs and access control systems.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leadership behaviors each day.

Education & Experience

High school diploma/GED or equivalent. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy (if from out of state, within 90 days of employment). Must possess at least one (1) year of relevant experience in security, law enforcement, military or similar training and/or experience, or have successfully completed the FHP security officer training program. Must have 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 have basic computer skills. Must successfully complete all required security departmental training, including all Officer Trainee competencies within the first 6 months of employment, and all other department‑specific annual training as assigned. Must present a professional appearance and demeanor at all times and possess strong verbal communication skills. Must pass a psychological evaluation upon hire and promotion to an armed officer. Must qualify and maintain proficiency with assigned skills and tools consistent with the force continuum, excluding firearms. Skills/tools may include AVADE Advanced Workplace Violence Mitigation Skills, handcuffs, OC Gel, Taser and expandable baton. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position; physical skills assessment details are as described. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2022 must demonstrate physical requirements before starting. Employees hired before January 1, 2022 had until December 31, 2022. Subsequent quarterly or annual assessments may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer Law enforcement, military or security related experience, including experience working within a medical facility.