Security Guard

Ivinson Memorial Hospital•Laramie, WY

75d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ivinson Memorial Hospital, we are committed to excellence, trust, healing, and integrity. We pride ourselves in providing compassionate, world-class care to our community. Ivinson aims to improve the care provided for our patients and create a work-life balance for our employees by creating a culture of transparency, teamwork, accountability, and trust. This position involves implementing security policies and procedures, coordinating security measures, and providing support in the Emergency Department to medical and nursing staff, particularly with uncooperative, non-compliant, and combative patients. The role includes monitoring visitors and patients, assisting staff during registration and medical procedures, patrolling areas, responding to emergencies, and maintaining building security.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
This position trains for approximately six (6) weeks.
Must have current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must obtain within 60 days of hire and maintain credentials throughout employment with IMH.
Must certify in a de-escalation program as approved by IMH within 90 days of hire and recertify yearly to maintain certification throughout employment with IMH.
Must have a current, valid, Wyoming driver’s license and be eligible for IMH liability insurance.
Working knowledge of security enforcements methods and techniques normally acquired through one year of security experience.
Excellent customer service skills, including but not limited to: a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone.
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and the general public verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate effective listening skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to establish priorities effectively.
Possess exceptional problem solving skills.
Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.
Ability to learn new computer software programs.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.

Responsibilities

Implements security policies and procedures.
Coordinates security measures as needed in a calm and professional manner.
Posts in the Emergency Dept. Provide support to the ED medical and nursing staff involving uncooperative, non-compliant and combative medical patients being serviced in the ED. Monitors conduct of all hospital visitors and patients.
Assists the ED Nursing and admitting staff in security protection while registration and medical procedures are performed and when medication administration is required for the psychiatric patient
Patrols areas and reports unusual or suspicious activities.
Follows procedures in response to all emergency code and demonstrates calm and controlled behaviors during a crisis situation.
Checks alarm systems and complete electronic computer status posts in building to document security conditions.
Conducts proper hospital closing and opening procedures at established times; conducts Mechanical room walk through to ensure no hazardous conditions exist.
Monitor weather during winter months to determine if staff needs to be called in for snow removal.
Issues parking tickets/stickers for illegal parking.
Monitors security cameras.
Conduct fire drills during shift.
Complete scheduled preventative maintenance work orders issued.
Responds to all codes in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off: take the time you need to recharge
Retirement plans, including 403(b) matching
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family
Yearly work anniversary pay increases
Education Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
Retirement plan participation
Free certification classes: enhance your skills at no cost to you
Health and Wellness discounts at local gyms
Discounts at select mobile networks, local vendors, and Elitch Gardens
Mental Health: 6 free confidential, in-person counseling sessions offered by Pathways annually
Financial Counseling: free services through WellCents to help you take control of your financial journey
Legal assistance and will preparation services
Student Loan Forgiveness: Ivinson Memorial Hospital is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program