Security Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Provide security services for patients, visitors and staff throughout the hospital, clinics and administrative facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED. Ability to successfully complete and maintain CPR certification. Security experience preferred. Documented experience and training in physical restraining combative individuals using a minimum of force or successfully complete before first sole duty. Valid State of Alaska driver's license required. Demonstrated ability to tactfully and successfully interact with the public in a cross-cultural setting. Must be physically fit (job requirements: heavy lifting, possible physical restraining violent individuals). Yupik fluency is desirable. Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to the privacy act. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span (e.g. pediatric/adult/geriatric) and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the assigned unit's policies and procedure

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Uses approved restraining techniques (i.e. CPI de-escalation) in situations of active patients. 2. Will not leave the confines of the hospital/administration complex during their tour of duty without being properly relieved. Will ensure by routine security rounds, that the facility is adequately locked and/or secured during pre-designated hours. 3. Security officers will carry handcuffs, handheld radio, and a flashlight. (The Government requires the use of Class II Guard (without Firearms). Firearms are not permitted in the hospital complex.) 4. Will screen all persons entering and leaving the hospital building during pre-designated hours. 5. Provides assistance to staff and/or police with emergency room and/or inpatient as the situation warrants. In the absence of a doctor or nurse, patient will be attended at all times while in the emergency room and/or inpatient as situation warrants. 6. Will escort and assist patients and staff to their vehicles as appropriate and boarders to their assigned quarters. 7. Will transport patients to and from the airport.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be working primarily indoors, but will be required to be involved in highly sensitive emotional and physical crisis' and need to deal with these in a calm, logical manner. Will be unarmed. Will be required to accompany violent or belligerent patients and medical evacuation to Anchorage.

SUPERVISED BY

Security Manager or Assistant Manager when delegated from Security Manager.