Security Officer 2nd Shift, Phoenix

Job Description:

The Contract Security Officer I 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.

Duration: Start when onboarding is completed (4 Months duration, but available to be extended/converted to FTE)

• Tentative start date will be dependent upon interviews conducted, onboarding completed, and the state agency issuing a PO.

• HireRight must be used for Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Local Only Candidates - Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate, all those who do not state current location will not be considered. - AS A REMINDER - Candidates must be local at time of submission, and available for in person interviews within 1 week of the posting close date. Candidates must also be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer being made.

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

If resource does not have FPCC, they will need to apply for one upon hiring!

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS:

· Rubella/Rubeola Titers OR MMR vaccination

· Hep B Titer OR Hep B vaccination

· Varicella Titer OR Varicella Vaccination

· Current TB skin test OR QTB (with in the past 12 months)

· N-95 mask fitting

Required Skills:

Experience as a Security Guard/Officer