Security Guard (PRN)

Gila Regional Medical Center•Silver City, NM

About The Position

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

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

Nice To Haves

Security, law enforcement or military experience preferred
Ability to use Micro-Soft word and to have a general computer working knowledge

Responsibilities

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.