Security Officer Trainee

Norton Sound Health Corp • Nome, AK

12d

About The Position

Purpose of Position:

Under supervision, the officer trainee will be taught to protect all property, material, equipment, supplies, buildings, patients and personnel located in the hospital from harm, injury, damage, loss or trespass, performing unarmed guarding and patrolling of premises to prevent or report fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards.

The trainee will also be trained to uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of security operations and procedures
• Above average customer service skills
• Ability to properly restrain combative individuals
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year of customer service or healthcare industry experience preferred
• Valid Driver License and eligible to operate a corporate vehicle within one year of hire
• Within 90 days of hire, become proficient in the duties of a healthcare security officer at NSHC so as to warrant promotion to Security Officer

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, conduct regular walk through observations of the facility and grounds, including locking, unlocking and restricting traffic at various times
• Assists in managing hostile situations and aggressive individuals appropriately without intentionally exposing self or others to unreasonable risk of physical harm
• Respond to the scene of all fire, safety and security events throughout the facility, providing disaster, fire and hazard surveillance
• Assist staff with patient restraint and intervention in disruptions by patients, visitors, or staff, using physical restraints on patients only with authorization from clinical staff and in accordance with hospital protocol using the least force necessary to restrain or control a combative or unruly individual or to escort an idividual as directed by the appropriate authority
• Compile and document all activities, findings, and occurrences using activity logs and incident reports
• When assigned, observe patients from signs of unsafe actions or reactions, intervene as required to prevent injury and maintain patient logs on observed patients
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees