Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Security Officer is responsible for the protection, safeguarding and security of assets, caregivers, patients and visitors. S/he performs security patrols; protects property from theft, fire, vandalism, and accidents; and aids patients, caregivers and visitors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Completes patrols of the hospital buildings and grounds including off-site clinics, monitors all activity in and out of the hospital, and endeavors to prevent vandalism, theft, fire, and disturbances within the facility. • Checks cars and verifies if vehicles are parked in restricted areas such as fire zones, turnarounds, ambulance entrances, or reserved parking spaces. • Checks exterior lighting and egress routes to emergency and fire entrances. • Escorts staff to and from parking areas or between buildings as requested. • Interact with hospital staff of all departments with special emphasis on the Emergency Department. • Responds to overhead pages (i.e. Code Red, Code Blue, Dr Rush, Operation Teamwork, Code Pink, Panic Button, etc.) • Responds to security requests timely based on severity/priority. • Responds to fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events. Is an integral part of the Emergency Management team. • Contacts and assists law enforcement when necessary. • Locks and unlocks doors and areas at prescribed times. • Coordinates with House Supervisor when hospital is in “lock down.” • Remains highly visible. • Writes reports of unusual activity. • Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with hospital/clinic staff, patients, visitors, volunteers, students, and Providers. • Protects and maintains confidentiality of hospital and patient information. • Communicates effectively with others; passes down pertinent information to oncoming shift. • Maintains the Security Log • Additional Duties as assigned. Requirements EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS • High School Diploma or GED • Completion of Gila Regional Security in-house training. • Healthcare Security Officer certification preferred, must obtain within 1 year of hire • Advanced de-escalation techniques • Obtain IS-100, 200, 700, 800 within 1 year of employment • Must hold a valid Driver’s License and maintain ability to be insured to operate GRMC vehicles. • Hazardous waste management procedures including emergency response and contingency plan implementation within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter • Security, law enforcement or military experience preferred • Ability to use Micro-Soft word and to have a general computer working knowledge Note: Job description available upon request**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer .