PS UHealth Security Professional

Rotating shifts, including some nights and weekends as well as holidays and University closure days.

The University of Utah Department of Public Safety is hiring a Healthcare Security Professional to ensure the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors at multiple healthcare facilities associated with the University, including the University Medical Center, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, and several regional health centers. The role involves a 24/7 environment with shifts during mornings, evenings, and overnight, and may include 10‑hour or 13‑hour shifts to provide ample days off and promote a healthy work‑life balance.

The position offers professional development, mentoring, coaching, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, retirement plans, paid holidays and vacation, and a 50% tuition reduction for eligible employees and their families.

• Secures buildings to prevent theft and property damage within the University Hospital, community health centers, and other University facilities as needed. Implements preventive measures to minimize potential hazards.
• Conducts foot and vehicle patrols throughout the University Hospital, community health centers, and other University facilities, including a Level 1 Trauma Center environment, as part of a proactive safety and security program.
• Controls access to the University Hospital, community health centers, and other University facilities by verifying identification, monitoring vehicles and packages, and managing the limited access program for internal doors.
• Maintains detailed logs to inform department heads of potential security concerns.
• Provides special services to the University community, including escorting individuals and assisting patrons and visitors with directions.
• Monitors the security of controlled substances and valuable equipment using surveillance systems to deter theft.
• Assists hospital staff during medical emergencies by managing crowd control and providing advanced de‑escalation techniques. Collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure the safety and well‑being of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Responds to threats and risks across the spectrum of workplace violence, addressing aggression that disrupts patient care or threatens the safety of staff and visitors.
• Assists in gathering information related to theft/property loss, workplace violence, and other incidents that may disrupt healthcare operations, referring matters to law enforcement as appropriate.
• Makes critical emergency decisions in response to public safety threats, prioritizing the health and safety of others even when personal safety is at risk.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and records to document incidents and ensure accurate communication.
• Obtains certifications in non‑violent crisis intervention and physical intervention skills through recognized training programs.
• Achieves Basic‑level certification from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).
• Assists medical staff with physical interventions involving disruptive or combative patients, ensuring the safety of all parties involved.

Exposure

• Nearly Continuously:
  Exposure to infectious diseases (frequent contact with contagious or infectious conditions).
• Often:
  Working in office and outdoor environments; exposure to extreme temperatures (cold and heat), loud noise (requiring raised voices to communicate), animals, and atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Seldom:
  Exposure to oils or other cutting fluids through air or skin contact.

Physical Requirements

• Nearly Continuously:
  Hearing, listening, walking.
• Often:
  Sitting, repetitive hand motions (e.g., typing), bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing, and lifting items up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, lifting items over 50 pounds may also be required.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Ability to successfully pass a background…