Security Guard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of Gila Regional Security in-house training.
• Obtain Healthcare Security Officer certification within one year of hire; certification is preferred.
• Advanced de-escalation techniques.
• Obtain IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 within one year of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable to operate GRMC vehicles.
• Complete hazardous waste management procedures training, including emergency response and contingency plan implementation, within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and general computer working knowledge.
• All required documents must be presented at time of hire.
• External applicants must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare Security Officer certification.
• Security, law enforcement, or military experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital buildings and grounds, including off-site clinics, and monitor activity in and out of the hospital.
• Help prevent vandalism, theft, fire, and disturbances within the facility.
• Check vehicles for parking in restricted areas, including fire zones, turnarounds, ambulance entrances, and reserved spaces.
• Check exterior lighting and egress routes to emergency and fire entrances.
• Escort staff to and from parking areas or between buildings when requested.
• Interact with hospital staff across departments, with special emphasis on the Emergency Department.
• Respond to overhead pages, including Code Red, Code Blue, Dr Rush, Operation Teamwork, Code Pink, and Panic Button calls.
• Respond promptly to security requests according to severity and priority.
• Respond to fires, natural disasters, and other hazardous events as part of the Emergency Management team.
• Contact and assist law enforcement when necessary.
• Lock and unlock doors and areas at prescribed times.
• Coordinate with the House Supervisor when the hospital is in lockdown.
• Maintain a highly visible presence.
• Write reports of unusual activity.
• Provide good customer service to hospital and clinic staff, patients, visitors, volunteers, students, and providers.
• Protect and maintain the confidentiality of hospital and patient information.
• Communicate effectively and pass pertinent information to the oncoming shift.
• Maintain the Security Log.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.