Security Guard (DOH/FBMC #60003)

Salary $17.00 - $25.49 Hourly $35,350 - $53,024 Annually This position is a Pay Band C2 Posting Details This posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until position has been filled. Why does the job exist? The purpose of this position is to provide and maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, family members and employees at a long-term care facility by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel How does it get done? Patrols property to safeguard against theft, vandalism, potential hazards, and loss. Secures assigned buildings, grounds, and assists in controlling any disorders. Reports any problems occurring during shifts and reports disturbances to local policy authorities. Who are the customers? Residents at a long-term care facility. Ideal Candidate Will have: The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Basic knowledge of security procedures, regulations and current applicable laws, as well as procedures to follow during emergency conditions. The ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion. Minimum Qualification No Prior Experience Or Training Required. Employment Requirements Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Works in all areas inside and outside of the facility. Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.) May be exposed to inclement weather. may be subject to the handling of infectious waste and/or exposure to hazardous chemicals. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. Position may be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays. State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios (575)537-8667 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.