Security Officer

S R International•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Physical Plant Director, the Security Officer will assist Nursing and medical staff in maintaining a safe and secure therapeutic environment for residents, staff, families, and visitors by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times. This position performs daily rounds and egress/ingress control, responds to and participates in various drills and other emergencies. The Security Officer guides and directs other disciplines during crisis intervention as necessary, encourages proper Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) methods to unit staff, and provides timely information and feedback to the on-duty Incident Commander, Physical Plant Director, and others as necessary. The role involves maintaining radio or other communications to report status or incidents, or to request additional assistance or response. May also be involved with vehicle and radio maintenance, safety inspections, and related documentation.

Requirements

Knowledge of federal and state laws and due process as it relates to the safety and security of the hospital campus.
Knowledge of proper methods and circumstances requiring use of force.
Knowledge of proper methods to be used when transporting residents.
Knowledge of seclusion and restraints, and risks involved.
Knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices of operating two-way radios, security cameras, security devices, electronic doors, electronic sound equipment, telephone system, and intercom system.
Knowledge of evacuation procedures including the use of fire extinguishers, sprinklers, test valves and their operation.
Knowledge of report writing.
Knowledge of Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
Skills in applying and interpreting safety and security, custody, and consequence measures.
Skills in personal safety techniques - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification.
Skills in basic first aid and CPR.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, residents, visitors, and local law enforcement agencies.
Skills in hospital emergency response techniques.
Skills in providing on-the-job training to new and existing staff.
Skills in verbal de-escalation techniques and language, as taught in the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Verbal Escalation Continuum.
Ability to learn and interpret the homes rules, regulations, and procedures as it relates to the safety and security of the campus.
Ability to drive state vehicles.
Ability to recognize and report safety hazards.
Ability to respond to procedures as defined in the Emergency Preparedness Manual.
Ability to provide verbal and/or physical intervention in critical interactions.
Ability to guide and lead staff from various disciplines in proper NVCI techniques as necessary.
Ability to maintain a calm and even temperament during stressful conditions.
Ability to apply appropriate restraint techniques.
Ability to perform work at/attend meetings at alternate locations and/or travel when necessary.
Ability to support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Current Arizona Driver’s License.
Must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card.
APS Registry Verification.
Guard Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Service.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification.
One year of progressive responsibility in a security and/or safety setting, preferably in a health care facility or in hospital/institutional security, or law enforcement work experience.

Nice To Haves

Progressive responsibility in a security and/or safety setting, preferably in a health care facility or in hospital/institutional security, or law enforcement work experience.

Responsibilities

Performs daily, quarterly, and as needed rounds, including egress/ingress control of Mining Hospital.
Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
Responds to incidents including on-site escalations.
Works and interacts with various disciplines and other first responders to de-escalate critical conflicts in resident care areas and grounds, enlisting cooperation with residents to resolve negative intensification of behavior.
Physically restrains a perpetrator as needed to ensure resident and staff safety until relieved by higher authority.
Assists in resident relocation efforts if necessary.
Responds to fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following established procedures.
Writes and submits appropriate related reports, confers with the supervisor and others as appropriate.
Assists in problem solving and decision making.
May assist with vehicle and radio maintenance, safety inspections, etc.
Attends related training classes.
Performs other duties as assigned (typically 5% - 10%).