Public Safety / Security Officer - PRN

Three Crosses Regional Hospital•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for a Public Safety Security Officer that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture. Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve. We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma
ICS 100 & ICS 200 certificate within 30 days of hire
International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety within 6 months of hire
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

3 plus years’ experience in security, customer service or related field within hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring visitors and assisting with the arrival and departure of guests.
Patrol the facility and grounds, monitor all activity in and out of the hospital.
Respond efficiently and effectively to fire drills, external and internal disasters and or drills, trauma alerts, emergency response codes etc.
Manage verbal or physical aggressive situations without injury to patients and staff, using verbal intervention/de-escalation skills, remain calm, exercising judgement, and avoiding unnecessary physical force and abusive language.
Debrief daily with your manager or other security personnel about what you have observed on your rounds.
Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and access points.
Will be part of the Emergency Management Plans Response team and respond when necessary.
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality and discretion when handling private information.
Required to effectively manage agitated or aggressive patient or visitors.
Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Attend staff meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned.