Protection Officer Security - as-needed Mixed Shifts (Boise)
About the role
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise, ID is hiring a Protection Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health; The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II); Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a secured environment in disasters, fires and/or bomb threats.
- Interact daily with public regarding safety, visitor control, thefts, and any security problems that might arise.
- Confront strangers and either directs them to the proper area or escorts them off the medical center campus.
- Conducts package inspection and checks property leaving the facility for proper authorization.
- Reports vulnerable situations, hazards, and/or equipment malfunctions to the proper department or persons for corrective action.
- Checks employee and service personnel for proper I.D. In order to protect patients, visitors, and staff, Security staff may be required to physically restrain a person with the amount of force necessary for the protection of all persons involved in a combative situation.
- Operates motor vehicle, two-way radio, camera, and electronic surveillance equipment and demonstrates basic computer skills.
Requirements
- Previous security or military experience preferred but not required.
- Must have active driving privileges. If, during the course of employment, driving privileges change or colleague receives a driving citation, the colleague is required to notify their supervisor and/or HR.