Security Guard

Salud Family Health•Fort Collins, CO

5d•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Security Guard provides a visible presence to deter unauthorized or dangerous activity in Salud clinics and on clinic grounds. The role includes foot patrol, crime prevention, community relations, non-criminal security services, and tasks supporting clinic sites. The Security Guard works with employees, departments, agencies, patients, and the public to support effective services and a team-based approach to patient care. The position also supports patient and community relations, facility safety and security, maintenance and groundskeeping, emergency response, administrative documentation, and clinic operations. Duties include responding to incidents and requests for assistance, conducting patrols and inspections, helping maintain clean and orderly facilities, preparing incident reports, maintaining visitor logs, and supporting staff and patients. The role requires travel between work sites by motor vehicle when needed and authorized. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with availability for flexible schedules, including evenings and potentially weekends as required. The anticipated application window closes by 11/30/26.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
First Responder or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within the first 60 days of employment; maintain current BLS certification.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Windows-based programs.
Technical aptitude to use security technology, including closed-circuit monitoring, digital recording systems, cellular technology, and two-way radios.
Effective verbal communication and listening skills, including the ability to provide information, directions, and commands.
Problem-solving and independent judgment, including determining when law enforcement should be notified.
Safety awareness and the ability to anticipate unsafe circumstances and take appropriate precautions.
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with patient care teams, medical providers, facilities personnel, administrative staff, and other employees.
Ability to work well under pressure and make thoughtful decisions under duress.
Dependability, good work ethic, self-motivation, and initiative while following policies and procedures and working with minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information, personnel matters, incident reports, and other sensitive information.
Availability for flexible schedules, including evenings and potentially weekends, as required.
Commitment to working for a nonprofit healthcare organization serving low-income individuals and families, with awareness and respect for diverse and vulnerable communities.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in physical security.
One to three years of customer service experience.
One to three years of experience with computers.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, staff, and community members, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and respect.
Work collaboratively with clinical, facilities, administrative, and support staff to help patients receive integrated healthcare and feel informed and comfortable during visits.
Follow procedures for the electronic health records system and maintain confidentiality of patient and incident information.
Respond to non-criminal incidents, emergencies, and requests for assistance from patients, employees, visitors, and emergency personnel.
Conduct routine foot patrols and inspections of buildings, parking areas, structures, and outdoor grounds; perform visual and audio surveillance and identify potential safety or operational concerns.
Support crime prevention, community affairs, and safety and security training for clinic staff.
Maintain current Basic Life Support certification and provide aid within the scope of training until qualified medical personnel arrive, when necessary.
Take precautions to prevent accidents and injuries, exercise sound judgment, and notify law enforcement or emergency services when appropriate.
Perform trash removal, cleanup, housekeeping, and groundskeeping; assist with minor repairs, coordinate maintenance services, and report maintenance concerns.
Assist with snow and ice removal and other weather-related facility needs as assigned.
Work safely in changing environmental conditions and follow emergency procedures, communicating incidents to appropriate personnel.
Gather information and statements for incident documentation; prepare accurate incident and after-action reports when required.
Maintain visitor logs and issue, monitor, and collect visitor badges according to procedures.
Document and communicate safety, security, maintenance, and community-related concerns.
Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other applicable computer programs for administrative tasks and documentation.
Attend meetings and assist with special projects and administrative assignments; accept and deliver incoming packages and supplies.
Operate a personal computer and associated software, and operate a motor vehicle when traveling between work sites as required and authorized.
Develop familiarity with patients and the assigned facility, and work with the patient care team and other departments to support clinic operations.
Perform other duties and projects assigned to support facility operations, patient services, safety, and community needs.

Benefits

Medical PPO plan with low employee premiums, low deductibles and coinsurance, and in-network primary care and specialist copays.
Free provider visits and services at Salud facilities.
Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies.
Dental PPO plan, including employee discounts at Salud dental facilities.
Vision coverage.
Generous vacation accrual.
10 paid holidays per year, including two floating holidays and a paid birthday.
Up to eight paid accrued sick days per year.
Defined contribution pension plan; Salud contributes 5% of compensation each month, with no employee match required, subject to eligibility after at least 1,000 hours worked within a 12-month period.
403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax or Roth contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.