Armed Security Officer
About The Position
The Armed Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all individuals entering Dignity Health properties and for ensuring the physical security of the buildings and grounds. This position is expected to demonstrate behavior that reflects Dignity Health’s Core Values and the principles of Hello Humankindness. The Armed Security Officer supports the organization’s strategic plan and contributes to quality improvement and process improvement initiatives by promoting safety, professionalism, and consistent adherence to security protocols. Implements requirements of the Security Management Plan. Manages and coordinates responses to critical incidents. Monitors and documents actual and potential security breaches. Conducts ongoing security orientation and training of assigned staff and may serve as Field Training Officer. Maintains a high level of visibility and provides an armed presence in the Emergency Department and in any other areas of the facility as needed. Responds to calls for Security presence within the Emergency Department and other areas of the facility to assists staff as requested. Conducts routine safety patrols of assigned areas, reporting safety and security issues within those areas. Provides Helipad and Landing security.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Six (6) months experience as a Security Officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service; or one (1) year experience as a Security Officer
- American Heart Association-issued BLS card within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer
- Basic Health Care Security Officer (BSO)
- Valid AZ State Driver's License
- DMV Moving Violations
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a safe and secure environment
- Ensuring the physical security of buildings and grounds
- Implementing requirements of the Security Management Plan
- Managing and coordinating responses to critical incidents
- Monitoring and documenting actual and potential security breaches
- Conducting ongoing security orientation and training of assigned staff
- Maintaining a high level of visibility and providing an armed presence in the Emergency Department and in any other areas of the facility as needed
- Responding to calls for Security presence within the Emergency Department and other areas of the facility to assists staff as requested
- Conducting routine safety patrols of assigned areas, reporting safety and security issues within those areas
- Providing Helipad and Landing security
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
