Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Armed Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all individuals entering Dignity Health properties and for ensuring the physical security of the buildings and grounds. This position is expected to demonstrate behavior that reflects Dignity Health’s Core Values and the principles of Hello Humankindness. The Armed Security Officer supports the organization’s strategic plan and contributes to quality improvement and process improvement initiatives by promoting safety, professionalism, and consistent adherence to security protocols.
- Implements requirements of the Security Management Plan. Manages and coordinates responses to critical incidents. Monitors and documents actual and potential security breaches.
- Conducts ongoing security orientation and training of assigned staff and may serve as Field Training Officer. Maintains a high level of visibility and provides an armed presence in the Emergency Department and in any other areas of the facility as needed.
- Responds to calls for Security presence within the Emergency Department and other areas of the facility to assists staff as requested.
- Conducts routine safety patrols of assigned areas, reporting safety and security issues within those areas.
- Provides Helipad and Landing security.
Job Requirements
Minimum:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Six (6) months experience as a Security Officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service; or one (1) year experience as a Security Officer.
- American Heart Association-issued BLS card within 90 days of hire.
Preferred:
- International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer.
- Basic Health Care Security Officer (BSO)
- Valid AZ State Driver’s License.
- DMV Moving Violations
Where You’ll Work
Arizona General Hospital Laveen is a 16 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Laveen, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Pay Range
$19.01 – $26.85 /hour
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