Security Technician

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Rio Rancho, NM is hiring a Security Technician for full-time night shifts. The role focuses on protecting patients, staff, and visitors by patrolling facilities, responding to incidents, and enforcing safety policies.

You will document activities and operate security equipment with a professional team across the campus. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a NM driver’s license, and the ability to work 12-hour nights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Less than one year experience in general security, however 1 year security experience is preferred.
• All facilities require the ability to drive a company owned vehicle. Must have a current New Mexico driver's license and must be insurable by Presbyterian Healthcare Services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine patrols of hospital buildings and grounds to prevent hazards and unauthorized access.
• Document shift activities with logs and incident reports, ensuring accountability for the full shift.
• Inspect security equipment, patrol vehicles, uniforms, and communications devices, reporting issues promptly.
• Respond to security incidents with appropriate urgency, including escorts and vehicle assists.
• Conduct investigations and collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies when authorized.
• Support emergency and safety operations, including Hazardous Material/Decontamination team participation.
• Manage patient valuables, lost-and-found, and parking/visitor control.
• Maintain confidentiality and inform supervisors of activities and changes.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods.

Skills

Security awareness

NM driver license

Company vehicle access

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location Address

2400 Unser BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $17.46

Maximum Offer $25.95

Now Hiring: Security Technician

Summary

As a Security Technician, you will help maintain a safe, secure, and supportive environment for patients, visitors, employees, and all who interact with the organization. This role requires a vigilant and professional team member who can conduct thorough patrols, respond effectively to incidents, communicate clearly with diverse groups, and uphold safety and security standards across the facility. You will play a key part in risk prevention, emergency response, and ensuring smooth daily operations within the Security Department.

Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: No Job is based: Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Complete all required training within established timeframes and maintain full knowledge of departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine and adhoc patrols of hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, and safety or infection control hazards.
• Document all shift activities through accurate logs, incident reports, and required written documentation, ensuring accountability for the full duration of each shift.
• Inspect and maintain security equipment, including patrol vehicles, uniforms, and communication devices. Report issues promptly and ensure readiness for duty.
• Respond to security-related incidents such as workplace violence reports, requests for escorts, key services, vehicle assists, and other calls for service with appropriate urgency.
• Conduct investigations, collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies when authorized, and professionally interact with employees, physicians, visitors, contractors, and vendors.
• Support emergency and safety operations, including participation on the Hazardous Material/Decontamination team and assisting medical staff with violent, agitated, or restrained individuals.
• Manage patient valuables, lostandfound items, and parking/traffic control; enforce parking policies and monitor visitor conduct to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, report misconduct or safety concerns promptly, and keep supervisors informed of activities, location, and any changes relevant to employment.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting, extended standing, foot patrols and assist with lifting patients, visitors, staff, or deceased individuals as needed.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Less than one year experience in general security, however 1 year security experience is preferred.
• All facilities require the ability to drive a company owned vehicle. Must have a current New Mexico driver's license and must be insurable by Presbyterian Healthcare Services.

Benefits

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

EEO Statement

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.