Security Officer

About the role

The Security Officer position at CHI St Alexius Bismarck is aimed at maintaining a safe and secure environment for medical staff, employees, patients, and visitors. The role involves patrolling the premises, managing visitors, observing and reporting activities and incidents, and responding to security emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Respond swiftly and prudently to assistance calls for incidents like violent individuals, crimes, door access, and emergency codes to ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity, integrating into clinical care teams, assisting with patient movement and restraints as requested.
• Intervene and control security incidents involving disorderly or aggressive individuals, utilizing approved de-escalation and "Use of Force" techniques and citizens' arrest when legally appropriate.
• Conduct facility and grounds patrols (foot or vehicle), monitor security alarms, and report unsafe conditions or acts.
• Possess knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, and supplies; report HIPAA breaches; and investigate and document security incidents.
• Effectively utilize security equipment and IT applications, including radios, badge access, and camera/alarm systems.

Requirements

• Six (6) months experience as security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service; or one (1) year experience as a security officer.
• High school diploma or equivalent; or three (3) years’ experience as a security officer.
• Current driver’s license issued by the state wherein the position is posted with satisfactory DMV report on file or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire if facility requires the position to operate a motor vehicle.
• Intermediate computer skills, writing ability, ability to work independently and use good judgment to resolve a variety of complex situation resulting in a positive outcome.
• Able to speak English, communicate clearly orally, and in writing; understand and use de-escalation techniques.
• Basic Life Support certification and other position specific education to be completed within 90 days and maintain all other required training/certifications thereafter while employed.

Preferred

• High School diploma, some college preferred.
• Previous Security or customer service experience.
• Licensed or Certified in the use of security equipment and tactics.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak English, communicate clearly orally, and in writing; understand and use de-escalation techniques.
• Must be able to speak English, communicate clearly orally, and in writing; understand and use de-escalation techniques.
• Must be able to speak English, communicate clearly orally, and in writing; understand and use de-escalation techniques.

Skills

• Proactive security measures.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knack for observation.
• Adherence to protocols.

Benefits

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

Pay

The posted compensation range of $17.10 - $23.19 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Schedule

Varies