Security Officer

Security Officer

Position Summary

Responsible for the physical security of Kootenai Healths main campus clinics and all leased spaces to include Coeur dAlene 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 Healths 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

If operating a company vehicle as part of assigned duties or operations Employee must have valid drivers license and motor vehicle record (MVR) consistent with KHs motor vehicle operation policies as well as the eligibility requirements of KHs auto insurance carrier which include but are not limited to restrictions on major traffic violations limits on minor violations/incidents with a defined look-back period and applicable age requirements

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 Basic Level Certification and receipt of certificate through the International Association for Hospital Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 1 year of date of hire 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:

• Comprehensive medical coverage including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees plus affordable plans for parttime begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental vision life and pet insurance with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%6%
• Competitive pay plus night weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Awardwinning wellness program with coaching financial wellness resources and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality person-centered healthcare team we cant wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at or Front Desk or email 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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority