Security Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Provide security services for patients, visitors and staff throughout the hospital, clinics and administrative facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain CPR certification
• Security experience preferred
• Documented experience and training in physical restraining combative individuals using a minimum of force
• Valid State of Alaska driver’s license required
• Demonstrated ability to tactfully and successfully interact with the public in a cross-cultural setting
• Must be physically fit (job requirements: heavy lifting, possible physical restraining violent individuals)
• Yupik fluency is desirable
• Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to the privacy act

Essential Functions

• Uses approved restraining techniques (i.e. CPI de-escalation) in situations of active patients
• Will not leave the confines of the hospital/administration complex during their tour of duty without being properly relieved
• Will ensure by routine security rounds, that the facility is adequately locked and/or secured during pre-designated hours
• Security officers will carry handcuffs, handheld radio, and a flashlight
• (The Government requires the use of Class II Guard (without Firearms). Firearms are not permitted in the hospital complex)
• Will screen all persons entering and leaving the hospital building during pre-designated hours
• Provides assistance to staff and/or police with emergency room and/or inpatient as the situation warrants
• In the absence of a doctor or nurse, patient will be attended at all times while in the emergency room and/or inpatient as situation warrants
• Will escort and assist patients and staff to their vehicles as appropriate and boarders to their assigned quarters
• Will transport patients to and from the airport

Working Conditions

• Will be working primarily indoors, but will be required to be involved in highly sensitive emotional and physical crisis' and need to deal with these in a calm, logical manner
• Will be unarmed
• Will be required to accompany violent or belligerent patients and medical evacuation to Anchorage

Supervised By

Security Manager or Assistant Manager when delegated from Security Manager