Security Guard

Gila Regional Medical Center•Silver City, NM

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About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for protecting and safeguarding assets, caregivers, patients, and visitors. The role performs security patrols, protects property from theft, fire, vandalism, and accidents, and assists patients, caregivers, and visitors. The Security Officer supports hospital and clinic security operations, responds to emergency situations and security requests, and helps maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Complete Gila Regional Security in-house training.
Obtain Healthcare Security Officer certification within one year of hire; certification is preferred.
Have advanced de-escalation techniques.
Obtain IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 within one year of employment.
Hold a valid driver’s license and maintain eligibility to be insured to operate GRMC vehicles.
Complete training on hazardous waste management procedures, including emergency response and contingency plan implementation, within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Be able to use Microsoft Word and have general computer working knowledge.
Present all required documents at the time of hire.
External applicants must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare Security Officer certification is preferred.
Security, law enforcement, or military experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol hospital buildings and grounds, including off-site clinics; monitor activity entering and leaving the hospital and work to prevent vandalism, theft, fire, and disturbances.
Check vehicles for parking in restricted areas, including fire zones, turnarounds, ambulance entrances, and reserved spaces.
Check exterior lighting and egress routes to emergency and fire entrances.
Escort staff to and from parking areas or between buildings when requested.
Interact with hospital staff across departments, with special emphasis on the Emergency Department.
Respond to overhead pages, including Code Red, Code Blue, Dr Rush, Operation Teamwork, Code Pink, and Panic Button calls.
Respond to security requests promptly according to severity and priority.
Respond to fires, natural disasters, and other hazardous events as part of the Emergency Management team.
Contact and assist law enforcement when necessary.
Lock and unlock doors and areas at prescribed times.
Coordinate with the House Supervisor during hospital lockdowns.
Maintain a highly visible presence.
Write reports of unusual activity.
Provide good customer service to hospital and clinic staff, patients, visitors, volunteers, students, and Providers.
Protect and maintain the confidentiality of hospital and patient information.
Communicate effectively and pass pertinent information to the oncoming shift.
Maintain the Security Log.
Perform additional duties as assigned.