Security Officer West Valley - Sun City West, United States - Banner Health

Banner Health

Verified Company

Sun City West, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Primary City/State:

Sun City, Arizona

Department Name:

Security-AZ West-Corp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

Good health care is key to a good life.

At Banner Health, we understand that, and that's why we work hard every day to make a difference in people's lives.

Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people's lives - and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This team works 12 hours shifts (for both days and nights), a 18%-night shift differential when you work a minimum of 2 hours in the night shift "window" which is 7pm to 7am.

DAY SHIFTS:

**Shift A: (Sun-Wed) Sun - Tues 6 am-6 pm, then 1⁄2 Wed 6 am

12 noon**
Shift B: (Wed-Sat) 1⁄2 Wed 12 noon6pm, then Thur Sat 6 am6 pm

NIGHT SHIFTS:

**Shift C:(Sun-Wed) Sun - Tues 6pm-6am, then 1⁄2 Wed (6 pm

12 midnight)**
Shift D: (Wed-Sat) 1⁄2 Wed 12 midnight 6 am, then Thur Sat 6pm6am

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Night Shift gets 18% differential - (usually about $3+ p/h difference)

This position patrols the facilities and grounds; assists with the welfare and safety of personnel and patients; investigates critical incidents; assists employees, patients and visitors; interfaces with emergency response agencies; secures doors; monitors parking and traffic control.

Performs assigned security duties promptly and accurately. Works varied assignments and shifts.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and be customer service oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff.
Assists medical staff in restraining and handling troubled/combative patients. Ensures security policies are being followed. Patrols unoccupied areas and sets the alarms when appropriate. Locks and unlocks facility doors at prescribed times. Conducts money pick-ups from departments, logs pick-ups and successfully delivers the contents to the appropriate destination department. Releases bodies from the morgue, ensuring that all paperwork is complete. Checks alarms to ensure they are in proper working order. Escorts patients, visitors and employees when required for security purposes. Participates in security lead training designed for staff.
Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Performs "citizen arrest" and demonstrate critical thinking skills during extremely stressful situations as needed.
Appropriately and effectively utilizes assigned non-lethal weapon according to policy and training.
Investigates and completes written reports of complaints, critical security incidents and unusual activities involving patients, employees and visitors. Maintains an accurate log of all relevant security activities during each shift.
Professionally testifies in criminal court, state hearings and review boards when required.
Based on area of assignment may assist in the maintenance and preservation of confidential health documents including scanning into electronic patient health information systems.
Position reports directly to the Security Supervisor, or OIC in their absence. This position interacts internally with staff, physicians, visitors, volunteers and patients. External customers are law enforcement agencies and emergency service agencies. The position is system wide and officers may be assigned to work at any facility as needed. This position will provide guidance and direction to staff, visitors and patients during a security emergency. This position will be required to proactively identify, deter and respond to security incidents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must maintain required security certifications. Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Must possess the ability to make accurate observations and exercise good independent judgment in a variety of situations (including emergencies).

Must demonstrate the ability to write comprehensive security reports. Must successfully complete all required security departmental training, including department specific annual training and mandatory training as assigned. Must successfully complete Banner Health Basic Officer Academy. Must present a professional appearance and demeanor at all times and must possess strong verbal communications skills. Must qualify and maintain proficiency with assigned non-lethal weapons. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform physical requirements of the position. Capabilities will be demonstrated through the successful completion of similarly related skills testing.

Employees hired on or after January 1, 2019 will need to successfully demonstrate the physical requirements before starting in the role.

Employees hired before January 1, 2019 must be able to successfully demonstrate the physical requirements by December 31, 2019. If upon initial evaluation, an employee is unable to successfully demonstrate the physical requirements, there will be a q