Security Officer

Job Code: 24059

Position Summary

Responsible for the physical security of Kootenai Health’s main campus, clinics, and all leased spaces, to include Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Hayden locations. Assists medical staff in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors within its legal boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Works in manner that is compatible with Kootenai Health's culture and service orientation

• Patrols hospital buildings and grounds, provides escorts for employees and visitors

• Responds to emergency calls and assists in restraining aggressive patients, as needed

• Completes weapons secure and releases in accordance with practice

• Exercises independent judgment in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities

• Public Relations are a key factor of this position

• Assists Law Enforcement on campus

• Dispatching functions to include dispatching officers throughout multiple locations

• Monitors multiple systems including camera systems, fire systems, infant abduction alarms, panic alarms, building alarms, and outgoing emergency calls

• As needed, conducts searches of clients, patients, and belongings, to include confiscation of drugs and drug paraphernalia

• Provides assistance with jump starts and lockouts

• Addresses parking problems and issues citations

• Communicates with patients, visitors, providers and staff via telephone, radio, and in person

• Enforces Kootenai Health no-smoking policy

• This position works under limited supervision

• Work situations are a variety of routine and non-routine situations and functions requiring a service-oriented individual with good judgment and confidentiality

• Identifies and distinguishes individuals through camera system and in person

• Detects and responds to alarms/calls through overhead call and radio systems

• Kootenai Health operates 24 hours per day 365 days per year, operational needs of department may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the patients

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree preferred

• 1 to 3 years’ Military, Law Enforcement or Security background preferred

• Health care security experience desired

• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record

• Must be 23 years of age or older for auto insurance purposes

• Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation

• BLS required

• Must maintain current certification for MOAB, handcuff, baton, and CS spray

• Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities at once and shift priorities as needed

• Successful completion of Hospital Security Officers Basic Training Program and receipt of certificate through the International Association for Hospital Security and Safest Foundation within the first 90 days of employment required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position

• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend

• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information

Continue your career with Kootenai Health!

At Kootenai Health, you can continue learning, growing, and advancing. With 397 beds licensed on the main campus, two critical access hospitals, and more than 50 clinics, we offer an almost endless array of meaningful opportunities. Our Internal Recruiters are dedicated to providing personalized service to our team members. They are available to answer internal mobility questions and assist you in navigating options to transition and expand your career and skills.

If you’re interested in learning more about other roles, inquiring about the internal hiring process, or better understanding career pathways opportunities, please contact the Internal Recruitment team. We look forward to assisting you in finding a position that meets your lifestyle, goals, talents, and current and future skills.

What to Expect after you transfer:

• If you change your title or department, you will receive a new badge. Badges are printed and available in Security on the Wednesday of the week following your transfer.
• Your benefits may change if your position status (FT, PT, or PRN) has been updated. Please talk with your Recruiter if you have any questions about your status and benefits.
• Those with a primary position as a PRN will receive per diem pay. Per Diem rates are tiered depending on number of years of employment.
• If you are moving into a new role, HR will provide you with a new job description to review and sign. HR will also request documentation for any new requirements for your position, including experience, education, licensure, certification, etc.
• If EPIC training is required for your role and you have not completed the required module for your position, please complete an EPIC Fast Track Attestation at https://kh.org/epicfasttrack
• If an advanced background check with Health and Welfare is required for your role and you have not completed one previously, you will need to complete the process before your transfer date.

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. We value investing in our employees and look forward to supporting you to find a position that best meets your needs, passions, and goals!

Apply today! Please contact Stephanie by emailing internalrecruitment@kh.org. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.