Security Officer

Overview Since 1885, CHI St.
Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care.
We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality.
Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St.
Alexius Health for many years to come.
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Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.
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Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.
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Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
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Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people.
It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health.
CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE The Security Officer contributes to the CHI mission and vision by maintaining a reasonably safe and secure environment of care at hospital campuses and associated facilities and operations through the use of security strategies and tactics.
Additionally officers may be called on to participate in clinical events as part of a patient care team.
Officers have access to restricted or confidential company, individual and patient information.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts Initial investigations and appropriate follow-up for security incidents and document all findings Conducts proactive foot and vehicle patrols of the entire campus to include all floors and buildings.
Responds to a variety of service calls to include but not limited to: disturbances, standbys, traffic control, escorts, property pick-up.
Ability to integrate into responding emergency teams during situations outside normal operations.
Intervene and control security incidents that may include loud, disorderly, physically aggressive or violent patients or visitors and summon police to assist if necessary.
Stays current on all required training to include required computer courses.
Receives mandatory flu shot annually.
Ability to effectively utilize the security access, cameras, reporting, alarm systems and other security systems.
Maintain and project a high level of professionalism, integrity and instill confidence through the ware of the uniform and all interactions with team members, visitors and patients During security incidents ability to take control of the situation de-escalate and maintain control using approved techniques up to and including approved “use of force” techniques and citizen’s arrest as dictated by state law.
Support the overall security effort through adjusted schedule, location of work, or on-call activities.
Ability to integrate into clinical care teams and assists with the movement and restraining of patients as requested by nursing staff.
Other duties as assigned by security leadership.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience High School or Equivalent Required Licensure and Certifications BLS required within 90 days of hire.
PPCT and HSS TEAM certifications are required within six months of hire.
Please refer to policy “Licensed, Certified, and Registered Employees” for acceptable life support cards.
Valid driver’s in-state license is required at time hire.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training Current driver’s license, Computer skills, writing ability, ability to work independently and use good judgment to resolve a variety of complex evolving situations resulting in a positive outcome.
Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and instructions during both calm and tense situations.
PREFERRED Qualifications High School diploma, some college preferred.
Previous Security or customer service experience.
Licensed or Certified in the use of security equipment and tactics is preferred, but not required.
Pay Range $17.
10 - $22.
88 /hour