Security Guard

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare•Sells, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position provides security and surveillance services for areas of assignment, which may include Sells Hospital, San Simon, Santa Rosa, and San Xavier Health Care Centers, in accordance with established security policies and procedures. This role may require temporary relocation to other TONHC Facilities. The incumbent is required to wear a uniform and uses personal initiative in carrying out recurring tasks independently, with work reviewed for technical adequacy and adherence to procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
Six months' work experience in a related field
Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
Knowledge of hospital rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to the facility's security and surrounding property.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of surveillance and surveillance tools and equipment.
Knowledge of building, gas, water and electrical shut-off in case of emergency.
Knowledge of established rules, regulations, and legal authorities to perform duties and responsibilities within prescribed limitation on the use of detention authority, the use of force.
Knowledge of the rights of individuals.
Skill in providing superior customer service for both internal and external customers.
Ability to use judgment in identifying conditions and applying the proper procedures and techniques and applying specific actions.
Ability to operate two-way communications equipment.
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to ensure public trust, both on duty and off-duty by lawful conduct and the avoidance of, or appearance of any criminal acts(s).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Ability to engage personal initiative to carry out recurring assignments independently.

Nice To Haves

Maintain current certification or licenses in first aid, self-defense, operation of security equipment, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and a National FBI fingerprint check are required to determine suitability for employment, including a 39-month driving record.
May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham language and English as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Patrols buildings and grounds for suspicious persons or activities; investigates unusual disturbances to maintain peace and order.
Inspects equipment to detect tampering or irregularities such as leaking pipes or fire hazards.
Provides security for building interior, exterior, and grounds to protect property, patients, employees, and visitors.
Monitors doors, locks, windows, equipment, tools, and supplies; inspects and documents damage, theft, vandalism, or other suspicious activities.
Monitors, surveys, apprehends, and detains suspicious or offending persons or property until law enforcement arrives.
Provides emergency services to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
Escorts patients, visitors, and employees to and from parking areas upon request.
Maintains records, a tour of duty and incident log, and logs of daily rounds, inspections, or suspicious activities.
Assists employees with urgent and emergency patient care by coordinating onsite medical personnel access, including clearing, directing, and maintaining ambulance parking, door entrances, and corridors while maintaining security and confidentiality.
Assists in emergencies such as natural disasters, criminal acts in progress, and medical emergencies.
Performs fire monitoring duties during fire drills, critiques responses, completes documentation, and forwards it to responsible safety personnel.
Reports all disturbances to a supervisor or the Police Department as required.
Follows and executes specific rules, regulations, or procedures.
Contributes to a team effort.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.