Security Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Local Arizona Only Candidates

This position is for 3rd Night Shift - 9 PM to 7 AM, 40 HR/Week, with four (4) 10 HR Shifts (4 Days on, 3 days off ).

Posting ID # 5020 - Arizona State Hospital (ASH) - Security Officer (3rd Shift- Night/Onsite)

Position Description:

The Contract Security Officer position will provide daily rounds, including egress/ingress control of Civil Hospital, Forensic Hospital and the Arizona Community Protection & Treatment Center, as well as the rest of the campus, while providing a physically safe and secure environment.

Duties:
Responding to, and participating in, various codes, drills and other emergencies, building/mall safety inspections and customer service, as circumstances dictate
Will be rotated through various assigned posts or as a campus interior rover
Assisting in patient interventions in any way possible to show support to staff
Problem-solves, and assists in resolving patient conflict as appropriate
Encourages proper Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) methods to unit staff as well as provides timely information and feedback to on-duty Hospital Security Supervisor, and others as/if necessary
May be involved with vehicle and radio maintenance, safety inspections and related documentation.

Skills:
- Receiving, transmitting, and carrying out written or verbal directives
- Effective verbal de-escalation techniques and language
- Evacuation procedures including the use of fire extinguishers and their operation
- Proper investigation and report writing
- Monitoring and operating electronic cameras or other safety related equipment such as using radio communication equipment, telephones, and emergency numbers
- Respond to Hospital related codes and able to provide verbal and/or physical intervention in critical patient interactions
- Maintain interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, staff, and other law enforcement personnel and visitors
- Interpret and apply policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Perform physical duties such as lifting and carrying
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment