Security Officer PRN

Job Description

The Security Officer provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and volunteers, typically in an office or ambulatory clinic setting. This position is responsible for monitoring visitor or patient activity, supervising the premises in and around the facility, enforcing policy, providing assistance and direction, responding to emergencies, and protecting employees, visitors, and Intermountain property.

• Operates and monitors security technology systems, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, and alarm systems. Ensures proper functioning and maintenance of security equipment.
• De‑escalation: use verbal and non‑verbal strategies to calm individuals and resolve conflicts peacefully, minimizing the need for physical force.
• Dealing with Violent Patients: intervene to protect the safety of everyone involved when patients act aggressively or violently, including using physical restraints when necessary.
• Regulatory Compliance: ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA when reporting crimes or incidents, disclosing only the minimum necessary information to law enforcement.
• Bomb Threat/Suspicious Package Responses: trained to respond to bomb threats and suspicious packages, following protocols to ensure the safety of the facility.
• Participation in Drills: engage in exercises such as infant abduction and active shooter scenarios to prepare staff for real‑life situations.
• Conducting Searches: perform respectful and safe searches of patients and searching for narcotics, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Safety Inspections: conduct inspections of walking surfaces, fire extinguishers, and overall facility safety to mitigate risks.
• Parking Enforcement: enforce parking regulations to ensure safety and accessibility, focusing on enhancing the patient experience.
• Investigations: collaborate with HR and law enforcement to conduct investigations, following protocols for disclosing patient information and ensuring facility safety.

• Law Enforcement
• Parking
• Public Safety
• Lockout Tagout
• Fire Drills
• Key Control
• Exterior Design
• Patient Transportation
• Communication
• Situational Awareness
• Decision Making

• Current driver’s licence (if applicable).
• Current Basic Life Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• At least 21 years of age.
• In Montana, a Security Guard Licensure is required within 120 days of hire.

• One year of previous law enforcement, corrections, public safety, military police, or security experience.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, and identify equipment and supplies, as well as assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers require communication and comprehension of spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Expected to lift and use full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment, and to work on hands and knees or bend to set‑up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Items may vary in weight, including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving: expected to operate a vehicle, requiring sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location
:
Intermountain Health Layton Hospital

Work City
:
Layton

Work State
:
Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours
: 0

Hourly Rate
: $20.45 - $27.04 (dependent on experience)

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.