Security Officer Trainee​/Security Officer

This position tours 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. Uses integrity and honesty when performing assigned security duties. Reports all security violations, and performs duties promptly and accurately. Works varied assignments and shifts.

• Compensation $20 hourly wage
• Additional Pay Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits FHP Tuition Assistance
• Other Benefits Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs
• Schedule Full-time, 40 Hours per week, 5X8-hour varied shifts

Shift differentials available: $2.00/hr weekend: $2.50/hr evening: $6.00/hr night.

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non‑profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission‑accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, it is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska’s interior. In addition to an exceptional clinical environment, the location offers a small‑town lifestyle in an area known for natural beauty and recreation.

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and is customer service oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff.
• Responds to all emergency codes for assistance and control. Patrols and inspects facilities, grounds and parking lots frequently to maintain a safer environment. Assists employees with security matters, mediates disputes, conducts interviews, conducts searches, enforces parking regulations and traffic control. Serves as a security subject matter expert.
• Assists medical staff in restraining and handling troubled/combative patients. Ensures security policies are 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 delivers contents to the appropriate destination. Releases bodies from the morgue, ensuring all paperwork is complete. Checks alarms to ensure proper operation.
  
  Escorts patients, visitors and employees as required for security purposes. Participates in security lead training for staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Performs “citizen arrest” and demonstrates critical thinking skills during stressful situations as needed.
• Uses assigned skills and tools effectively 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 as required.
• May assist in the maintenance and preservation of confidential health documents, including scanning into electronic patient health information systems. Maintains accountability for valuables/property and evidence.
• Operates and monitors security camera system. Downloads videos and recordings for safety, trips and falls, and security incidents. Monitors HUGs and access control systems.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leadership behaviors each day.

High school diploma/GED or equivalent. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy (if from out of state, within 90 days of employment). Must possess at least one (1) year of relevant experience in security, law enforcement, military or similar training and/or experience, or have successfully completed the FHP security officer training program.

Must have the ability to make accurate observations and exercise good…