Security Officer-COFR

Intermountain Health • San Jose, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for providing a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and volunteers, primarily within an office or ambulatory clinic setting. Key responsibilities include monitoring visitor and patient activity, overseeing the facility premises, enforcing policies, providing assistance and direction, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the protection of employees, visitors, and Intermountain property.

Requirements

• Current Driver’s License (if applicable for the role).
• Current Basic Life Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• At least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• One-year previous law enforcement, corrections, public safety, military police or security experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors security technology systems, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, and alarm systems.
• Ensures proper functioning and maintenance of security equipment.
• Uses verbal and non-verbal strategies for de-escalation to calm individuals and resolve conflicts peacefully, minimizing the need for physical force.
• Intervenes to protect the safety of everyone involved when patients act aggressively or violently, including using physical restraints when necessary.
• Ensures compliance with regulations such as HIPAA when reporting crimes or incidents, disclosing only the minimum necessary information to law enforcement.
• Responds to bomb threats and suspicious packages, following protocols to ensure the safety of the facility.
• Engages in exercises like infant abduction and active shooter scenarios to prepare staff for real-life situations.
• Performs respectful and safe searches of patients and searches for narcotics, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Conducts inspections of walking surfaces, fire extinguishers, and overall facility safety to mitigate risks.
• Enforces parking regulations to ensure safety and accessibility, focusing on enhancing the patient experience.
• Collaborates with HR and law enforcement to conduct investigations, following protocols for disclosing patient information, and ensuring facility safety.

Benefits

• A generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The PEAK program offers 100+ learning options, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees