Security Officer

Security Officer

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP's commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and "Care. No matter what."

The Security Officer works closely with the Health Center Manager on site to perform all necessary functions to ensure the safety of employees, patients, visitors and volunteers for Planned Parenthood Great Plains. The security officer follows safety procedures and protocols according to PPGP policies and adheres to standards implemented by the Security Department. Working under the direction of and reporting to the Security Manager, the security officer is expected to correspond by phone and email and turn in reports of incidents and daily reports.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining a visible guard presence at the health center during business hours and while medical staff are present.
• Screens visitors to the health center with metal detector, conducts inspections on all bags and other items carried in by visitors into the building.
• Must be able to quickly assess and de-escalate a situation to minimize disruptions at events and health centers.
• Foot patrol of the premises as needed. Vigilance of surrounding areas for presence of potential threat. Monitor closed circuit TV cameras.
• Surveys the surrounding area for anti-choice protestors.
• Notifies and documents all incidents, (violence, non-compliance, and safety issues) daily
• Writes and maintains daily reports, forwarding reports to the Security Manager.
• Opens all mail deemed suspicious by staff and in doing so follows proper mail-handling procedures.
• Assists Security Manager in developing and maintaining a current emergency contingency plan.
• Assists in maintaining security and safety procedures established by PPGP and in compliance with Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
• Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.
• Escorts discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Security Manager.

Competencies and Skills Required

Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

$19 - $21 an hour

Salary - $19.00-$21.00 Paid hourly 37.5 hour work week

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

PPGP is wholly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We firmly commit to the creation of an environment that values racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, where all individuals feel they are treated fairly, respectfully, and are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our commitment is essential to PPGP's mission of ensuring reproductive freedom as a fundamental right for all individuals. We are committed to supporting employees, applicants, patients, volunteers and vendors with diverse backgrounds. Our vision is to foster a workplace culture that is a safe space where all employees feel included and comfortable sharing their experiences. We demonstrate our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion when we :

EOE / AAPPGP is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority / Female / Disabled / Protected Veteran / LGBTQIA+.

The Work of PPGP

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has been a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care for more than 85 years, serving women, men, and families in communities across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Each year, we provide care to more than 30,000 people across our four-state region through in-clinic and telehealth appointments. We believe that every person deserves to have access to the resources and information they need in order to make decisions about their own health.

PPGP serves people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. PPGP's medical staff includes board certified OB / GYN and family medicine physicians, as well as advanced practice clinicians including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. PPGP's clinicians provide sexual and reproductive health care, perform examinations, and diagnose and treat infections. PPGP also provides comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education, and our sister corporation, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes, is a leading advocate for the sexual and reproductive rights of people in our region.

PPGP believes that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our agency and allows us to better serve our clients. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. We encourage all individuals to share their pronouns during interviews and meetings. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply.