Security Officer

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, overseeing the premises, 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: uses verbal and non‑verbal strategies to calm individuals and resolve conflicts peacefully, minimizing the need for physical force.
• Dealing with violent patients: intervenes to protect the safety of everyone involved when patients act aggressively or violently, including use of physical restraints when necessary.
• Regulatory compliance: ensures 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: engages in exercises like infant abduction and active shooter scenarios to prepare staff for real‑life situations.
• Conducting searches: performs respectful and safe searches of patients and searches for narcotics, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Safety inspections: inspects walking surfaces, fire extinguishers, and overall facility safety to mitigate risks.
• Parking enforcement: enforces parking regulations to ensure safety and accessibility, enhancing the patient experience.
• Investigations: collaborates 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 license (if applicable).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• At least 21 years of age.

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

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, and equipment and to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers require communication skills and the ability to understand spoken information and alarms quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Expected to lift, pull, and push equipment and to work on hands and knees, bend to set up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies, including items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving: expected to drive a vehicle while observing traffic signs and signals.

Intermountain Health Park City Hospital, Park City, Utah.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Hourly range: $19.95 - $26.38 (actual rate depends on experience).

Comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, vision, well‑being and wellness programs.

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.