SECURITY OFFICER

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

53d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for controlling personnel access, patrolling property and facilities, preventing theft or damage, responding to disturbances, and preparing reports. The role requires maintaining certifications, completing training, and ensuring issued equipment is in good working order. The Security Officer will also perform morgue duties, maintain security vehicles, communicate effectively via radio, and assist in investigations.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted insurable driver’s license
Resumes and references are required
Two (2) years’ work related experience in Security, Criminal Justice, Military experience, Emergency Response or an Associate’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related field.
High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE)
Must complete daily activity reports and incident reports by the end of shift.
Maintains all required certifications and participates in mandatory security training.
Required to successfully pass all AVADE Certifications: Healthcare Defensive Tactics System (HDTS), Handcuffing Tactics Defensive Baton, Pepper Spray Defense, and De-escalation within 30 days of hire. Must successfully pass annual recertification.
Keeps issued uniforms clean, pressed, and polished.
Keeps all issued equipment in good working condition.
Participates in random and routine uniform and equipment inspections.
Ensures Security vehicles are maintained, cleaned, report all maintenance and damages in a timely manner.
Conduct vehicle inspects with designee before utilizing vehicle.
Effectively communicate via handheld radios. All radio communication must be conducted in a professional manner using proper etiquette.
Must be able to take guidance and direction from all Security Supervisors, Senior Security Officers, Security Dispatcher or designee.
Must have a current certificate of Indian blood (CIB).

Responsibilities

Controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas.
Patrols FDIHB property and facilities by vehicle or foot to check alarms, locks, fences, gates, or other barriers.
Patrols FDIHB property and facilities to detect faulty fences, detection equipment and potential trespassing violations.
Patrols FDIHB property and facilities to prevent theft or damage to hospital property, equipment, tools, supplies, and other real or personal property.
Pursues and detains persons fleeing a disturbance/incident or attempting to resist detainment; subdues individuals causing disturbances.
Performs duties involving passing of directions and information to law enforcement, coordinating emergency responses between security, fire and other emergency units.
Performs emergency traffic duties when required, such as enforcing speed limits, directing traffic and controlling the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
Prepares various legible written reports, including encounters with individuals, unsafe conditions, and accident reports.
Completes daily activity reports and incident reports by the end of shift.
Maintains all required certifications and participates in mandatory security training.
Successfully passes all AVADE Certifications: Healthcare Defensive Tactics System (HDTS), Handcuffing Tactics Defensive Baton, Pepper Spray Defense, and De-escalation within 30 days of hire and annual recertification.
Keeps issued uniforms clean, pressed, and polished, and all issued equipment in good working condition.
Performs morgue duties and assists in transference of the deceased to the FDIHB morgue.
Ensures Security vehicles are maintained, cleaned, and reports all maintenance and damages in a timely manner.
Conducts vehicle inspects with designee before utilizing vehicle.
Effectively communicates via handheld radios using professional etiquette.
Takes guidance and direction from all Security Supervisors, Senior Security Officers, Security Dispatcher or designee.
Assists in conducting investigations.
Performs other duties as assigned.