Security Officer

Pay Range: $25.00 - $33.71

To provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff at the hospital and other assigned facilities. SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short‑term disability, and more.

• Patrol facility/grounds and assist visitors with directions and act as the first responder to emergencies and disturbances.
• Interact with law enforcement, patients, visitors and staff about security or safety issues.
• Properly document daily activities and incident reports, using computer software programs.
• Monitor and operate access control systems, security camera systems, intercoms, two‑way radios, telephones, and alarm systems.
• (Sitka Only) Provide after hours phone coverage for MEMC and support for the consortium.
• Conduct investigation of incidents, respirator fit testing, hazard surveillance surveys, participation in emergency drills, and public assistance requests.
• Provide shift supervision and direction for security officers on duty.
• Serve as a certified IAHSS instructor for SEARHC operations for 36 hours over a recurring two‑year period.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.
• IAHSS Basic certification within 6 months of hire.
• Successful completion of BLS within 3 months of hire.

Experience

Required:

• 3 years of relevant security‑related experience (e.g., loss prevention, property protection, crisis intervention, first responder).
• Experience in healthcare security, corporate security, military service, or law enforcement.
• Experience operating camera systems and electronic access control systems.
• Experience leading a team in daily activities.

Knowledge

Required:

• Security policies and procedures.
• Responsibilities in responding to emergencies.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Skills:

• Conducting security‑related investigations, corrective action development, and follow‑through.
• Management of aggressive patients/visitors/staff.
• Good judgment in handling risk situations.
• Maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Relate well with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Physical ability to walk rounds, handle violent people.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers and other State and Federal agency contacts.

Work Shift:

OT 10/40

We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, long and short‑term disability, and more. SEARHC offers sign‑on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants.