Description
The Security Officer provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and volunteers at Intermountain Health LDS Hospital. This position enforces policy, provides assistance and direction, responds to emergencies, and offers protection for employees, visitors, and Intermountain property.
Responsibilities
- De-escalation: Use verbal and non-verbal strategies to calm individuals and resolve conflicts peacefully, minimising the need for physical force.
- Dealing with Violent Patients: Intervene to protect the safety of everyone involved when patients act aggressively or violently, including using physical restraints when necessary.
- Training on Workplace Violence Prevention (WPVP): Teach WPVP techniques, focusing on education, prevention, and mitigation of workplace violence.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA when reporting crimes or incidents.
- Bomb Threat/Suspicious Package Responses: Respond to bomb threats and suspicious packages, following protocols to ensure facility safety.
- Participation in Drills: Engage in exercises like infant abduction and active shooter scenarios.
- Conducting Searches: Perform respectful and safe searches of patients and search for narcotics.
- Safety Inspections: Conduct inspections of walking surfaces, fire extinguishers, and overall facility safety.
- Parking Enforcement: Enforce parking regulations to ensure safety and accessibility.
- Investigations: Collaborate with HR and law enforcement to conduct investigations.
Benefits We provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.
Requirements
- Current Driver's License (if applicable).
- Current Basic Life Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- At least 21 years of age.
Preferred Qualifications
- One-year previous law enforcement, corrections, public safety, military police or security experience.