Security Officer

Role Overview

• Respond to emergency situations, help to provide safety and security for patients and visitors
• Patrol service areas including the grounds, provide alarm monitoring and response
• Conduct regular patrols of facilities and grounds
• Assist employees with security related matters and mediate disputes
• Enforce parking regulations and manage traffic control
• Assist medical staff in restraining and handling troubled/combative patients
• Conduct interviews, searches, and complete written reports of complaints and incidents
• Monitor security systems to ensure proper functioning
• Lock and unlock facility doors at prescribed times
• Escort patients, visitors and employees for security purposes

Requirements

• Must maintain required security certifications
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy
• Must possess the ability to make accurate observations and exercise good independent judgment in a variety of situations (including emergencies)
• Must demonstrate the ability to write comprehensive security reports
• Must successfully complete all required security departmental training, including department specific annual training and mandatory training as assigned
• Must successfully complete Banner Health Basic Officer Academy
• Must present a professional appearance and demeanor at all times and must possess strong verbal communications skills
• Must qualify and maintain proficiency with assigned non-lethal weapons
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform physical requirements of the position
• Employees must possess a Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must sign a Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.

Benefits

• Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits