Security Officer 2

St. Luke's Health System•Nampa, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer 2 works under limited/moderate supervision and is responsible for the safety and well-being of patients, visitors, staff, and hospital property. The position is based at Nampa Hospital and works overnight shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The officer patrols the premises and grounds, secures property, controls facility access, responds to alarms and emergency procedures, and may use de-escalation tactics or retain physically assaultive patients within established parameters and as ordered by clinical staff. The role also involves investigating incidents and disturbances, documenting hazards and security breaches, maintaining incident logs, writing detailed reports, and coordinating with police or the care team when needed. Additional duties may include securing weapons and illicit drugs, screening visitors, issuing passes, and enforcing parking regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of relevant experience.
Valid driver's license; the role is subject to St. Luke's driving policy and ongoing driving-record checks.

Responsibilities

Make periodic tours of premises and grounds, checking doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secured.
Guard property against damage, fire, theft, trespassing, and illegal entry, and control access to health system facilities.
Use de-escalation tactics with high-risk patients or visitors and retain physically assaultive patients as ordered by clinical staff within established parameters.
Respond to alarms, including baby alarms, elopements, hospital-designated codes, fire drills, disasters, and lockdown procedures.
Investigate incidents, collect data, report security, safety, and fire hazards, and help maintain the daily incident log.
Investigate disturbances and security breaches, potentially serve as a liaison with police, and maintain order and safety during emergencies.
Write detailed and complex incident reports.
Collect and properly secure weapons and illicit drugs in accordance with policies and standards.
Collaborate with the care team during Designated Examiner evaluations of patients on involuntary hold to ensure personnel safety.
Screen visitors and issue visitor passes when appropriate.
Monitor patient, visitor, and employee parking; enforce parking regulations and issue citations when appropriate.
Compile parking reports for leadership, including ticket counts, locations, vehicles towed, and trends.
Handle moderately complex issues and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.