Security Officer     

Job Code: 24059    

 

Position Summary

Responsible for the physical security of Kootenai Health’s main campus, clinics, and all leased spaces, to include Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Hayden locations. Assists medical staff in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors within its legal boundaries.

 

Responsibilities

•    Works in manner that is compatible with Kootenai Health's culture and service orientation

•    Patrols hospital buildings and grounds, provides escorts for employees and visitors

•    Responds to emergency calls and assists in restraining aggressive patients, as needed

•    Completes weapons secure and releases in accordance with practice

•    Exercises independent judgment in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities

•    Public Relations are a key factor of this position

•    Assists Law Enforcement on campus

•    Dispatching functions to include dispatching officers throughout multiple locations

•    Monitors multiple systems including camera systems, fire systems, infant abduction alarms, panic alarms, building alarms, and outgoing emergency calls

•    As needed, conducts searches of clients, patients, and belongings, to include confiscation of drugs and drug paraphernalia 

•    Provides assistance with jump starts and lockouts

•    Addresses parking problems and issues citations

•    Communicates with patients, visitors, providers and staff via telephone, radio, and in person

•    Enforces Kootenai Health no-smoking policy

•    This position works under limited supervision 

•    Work situations are a variety of routine and non-routine situations and functions requiring a service-oriented individual with good judgment and confidentiality

•    Identifies and distinguishes individuals through camera system and in person 

•    Detects and responds to alarms/calls through overhead call and radio systems

•    Kootenai Health operates 24 hours per day 365 days per year, operational needs of department may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the patients

•    Performs other related duties as assigned

•    Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

•    Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

•    Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

•    Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

 

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

•    Associate Degree preferred

•    1 to 3 years’ Military, Law Enforcement or Security background preferred

•    Health care security experience desired

•    Must have valid driver's license and good driving record

•    Must be 23 years of age or older for auto insurance purposes

•    Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation

•    BLS required

•    Must maintain current certification for MOAB, handcuff, baton, and CS spray

•    Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities at once and shift priorities as needed

•    Successful completion of Hospital Security Officers Basic Training Program and receipt of certificate through the International Association for Hospital Security and Safest Foundation within the first 90 days of employment required

 

Working Conditions

•    Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position

•    Typical equipment used in a clinical job

•    Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend

•    Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

•    Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information

 

About Kootenai Health

 

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

 

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

 

100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more

 

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

 

Apply today! Please reach out to HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org  with any questions.

 

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

 

 

 

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.