Security Officer at Holy Cross Medical Center – Taos, New Mexico

Security Officer

POSITION PURPOSE

The Security Officer position is responsible for delivering professional protective services that safeguard people, property and assets across all THS locations.

MINIMUM MANDATORY qualifications Experience:

• One (1) year direct work experience as a Security Officer or in the Law Enforcement or Military fields. Experience must include securing and ensuring protection of clients, visitors, property and equipment.

Education:

• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (HSE) required.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• Ability to write legible reports with proper English, grammar, spelling, etc.
• Strong verbal and diplomacy skills when dealing with irrational individuals.
• Ability to work long hours and deal with stressful situations.
• Knowledge of required safety devices utilized in security services.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of staff and people.
• Ability to work the assigned schedules and locations. Position will require hours beyond the normal 8am-5pm schedule.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to commit to schedule, willingness to meet hours of shift and adapt to changes.
• Must have basic operating knowledge of electronic access control and surveillance systems (CCTV).
• The applicant must be in good health and physically able to carry out the job duties. The job may require exposure to the outside environment, walking and standing for long periods of time and may require physically restraining other individuals on occasion.
• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.