Armed Security Guard

Overview

Arizona General Hospital Laveen is a 16 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Laveen, Arizona.

We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 . residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

The position of an Armed Security Guard is expected to provide a reasonable safe and secure environment for all who enter Dignity Health's properties and to assure the physical security of buildings and grounds.

It is expected that the Armed Security Guard will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Dignity Health's Core Values and Hello Humankindness.

The Armed Security Guard shall support Dignity Health's strategic plan, goals, and direction of the quality improvement / process improvement activities.

• Maintains a comprehensive inspection, test and maintenance program for all security physical and electronic measures. Follows up on pending security issues.
• Implements requirements of the Security Management Plan. Manages and coordinates responses to critical incidents. Monitors and documents actual and potential security breaches.
• Monitors existing security systems and technologies for possible security leaks or fraud.
• Conducts ongoing security orientation and training of assigned staff and may serve as Field Training Guard.
• Conducts routine safety patrols of assigned areas, reporting safety and security issues within those areas.
• Conducts access control and provides escorts for visitors to secure areas.
• Responds to calls for Security presence within the Emergency Department and assists staff as requested.
• Provides helipad and landing security.

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals.

Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.

Qualifications

Minimum :

• One (1) year experience as a security officer involving extensive public contact.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State Driver's License with satisfactory DMV report upon hire and annually
• American Heart Association-issued BLS card within 60 days of hire.

Preferred :

• One (1) year experience as a Security Guard in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service.
• Completion of college level education courses in Criminal Justice
• International Association of Healthcare Security Services (IAHSS) Basic course within 90 days of employment and IAHSS Advanced course within six months of employment.
30+ days ago