Security Officer

Primary City/State: Thompson Peak Medical Center - 7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Category: Safety and Security Shift: Day Department: Security Full Time- Days Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY The Security Officer patrols designated properties, screens visitors, and performs other activities related to the safety and security of staff, patients, and visitors. Some activities can involve elements of danger or risk of injury and restraining patients. Protects property against theft, fire, vandalism, or other illegal, unsafe, or unauthorized activities. Ability to convey information clearly and accurately, while maintaining a keen awareness of safety protocols and security measures to ensure a safe and secure environment for all. Essential Functions Responsible for ensuring a safe and secure hospital campus. Patrols assigned areas, checking for suspicious activity or safety/fire hazards. Investigates and/or reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances to the appropriate leadership personnel. Checks doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are tightly closed and locked; notes unlocked doors/windows in a written log and submits information to supervisor and/or manager. Escorts people/property to desired destination when money, documents or safety of property or persons are a concern. Responds to alarms and dispatched calls and takes appropriate actions. Unlocks buildings/doors after checking identification and compliance with hospital policies. Enforces organizational policies (e.g., parking, smoking, badge compliance). Provides training to staff as needed. Assists in emergency situations and acts as first responder to disturbances/emergencies such as infant abduction alarms, fire alarms, panic alarms, intruder alarms, restraint calls anywhere in hospital or on hospital grounds. Responds to urgent security calls immediately, which may require rapid stair climbing, running/sprinting, moving of heavy equipment and other associated tasks. In the event of emergencies, takes charge of maintaining order, safety and protecting personnel and property. Interacts with and controls hostile, belligerent, aggressive individuals involving some element of danger or risk of injury. Subdues resisting, aggressive, combative and distressed individuals and, when ordered by proper medical authority and in compliance with hospital policy/procedure, applies appropriate restraint equipment to prevent injury to the individual or others. Assists law enforcement officers and security leadership with protection details, crowd control, and surveillance at large public events. Assists in providing security for mass casualty events, including setting up decontamination equipment. Investigates and documents incidents; documents policy violations in citations or emails; maintains a daily log of activities; provides and relays information as directed. Completes required training and annual in‑services; participates in security department training and continuing education programs, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques and Self‑Defense Tactics & Techniques leading to certification in the use of specialized equipment. Represents HonorHealth as a brand ambassador; greets patients, visitors, vendors, staff; assists anyone on campus grounds needing direction or campus information; collaborates with community partners. Education High School Diploma or GED required. Associates or equivalent from a recognized college or trade school preferred. Experience Experience in a field related to law enforcement or security in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred but not required. Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (required). Driver’s License (required). Taser Certification – certification within 90 days of hire by HonorHealth Public Safety/Certified Taser Instructor (required). International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety Supervisor Certification (IAHSS) – certification required. #J-18808-Ljbffr 50 Thompson Peak Medical Center