Security Officer

About the role

• Primary City/State: Casper, Wyoming
• Department Name: Security-Western Region-Corp
• Work Shift: Day
• Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Wyoming Medical Center seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state.

As the Security Officer, you will patrol the facilities and grounds and assist with the welfare and safety of the employees and patients at Banner Health. The mission of our security team is to provide the highest level of security service to the entire communities we serve. We are continuously focused on redefining health care security and customer experience through innovation and relentless improvement.

Our goals are to enhance patient experience through every interaction. Improve and sustain professional growth of every security team member through relevant high-quality training. Foster a culture of safety to engage and inspire people to make the workplace a safer environment. You will be able to cultivate greater communication and collaboration with internal and external partners.

This is a full-time opportunity Shift A: (Sun-Wed) Sun - Tues 6 am-6 pm, then ½ Wed 6 am- 12 noon

Physical Testing Assessment upon offer: 44 running steps and 20 down-ups to be completed in under 2 min during Occ Health appt (after offer) Failure to meet or maintain standards will affect employment.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

Position Summary

This position patrols the facilities and grounds; assists with the welfare and safety of personnel and patients; investigates critical incidents; assists employees, patients and visitors; interfaces with emergency response agencies; secures doors; monitors parking and traffic control. Performs assigned security duties promptly and accurately. Works varied assignments and shifts.

Core Functions

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and be customer service oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff.
• Responds to all emergency codes for assistance and control. Patrols and inspects facility frequently to assist in maintaining a safer and more secure environment. Assists employees with security related matters, mediate disputes, conduct interviews, conduct searches, enforces parking regulations and traffic control. Serves as a security subject matter expert.
• Assists medical staff in restraining and handling troubled/combative patients. Ensures security policies are being followed. Patrols unoccupied areas and sets the alarms when appropriate. Locks and unlocks facility doors at prescribed times. Conducts money pick-ups from departments, logs pick-ups and successfully delivers the contents to the appropriate destination department. Releases bodies from the morgue, ensuring that all paperwork is complete. Checks alarms to ensure they are in proper working order. Escorts patients, visitors and employees when required for security purposes. Participates in security lead training designed for staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Performs "citizen arrest" and demonstrate critical thinking skills during extremely stressful situations as needed.
• Utilizes assigned non-lethal weapon according to policy and training.
• Investigates and completes written reports of complaints, critical security incidents and unusual activities involving patients, employees and visitors. Maintains an accurate log of all relevant security activities during each shift.
• Testifies in criminal court, state hearings and review boards when required.
• Assists in the maintenance and preservation of confidential health documents including scanning into electronic patient health information systems when necessary.
• Reports directly to the Security leadership or OIC in their absence. This position interacts internally with staff, physicians, visitors, volunteers and patients. External customers are law enforcement agencies and emergency service agencies. The position is system wide and officers may be assigned to work at any facility as needed. This position will provide guidance and direction to staff, visitors and patients during a security emergency. This position will be required to proactively identify, deter and respond to security incidents.

Minimum Qualifications

Must maintain required security certifications. Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

• Must possess the ability to make accurate observations and exercise good independent judgment in a variety of situations (including emergencies).
• Must demonstrate the ability to write comprehensive security reports.
• Must successfully complete all required security departmental training, including department specific annual training and mandatory training as assigned.
• Must successfully complete Banner Health Basic Officer Academy.

• Must present a professional appearance and demeanor at all times and must possess strong verbal communications skills.
• Must qualify and maintain proficiency with assigned non-lethal weapons.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
• Capabilities will be demonstrated through the successful completion of similarly related skills testing.

This physical skills assessment will then be conducted on a bi-annual basis and employees must successfully meet the requirements to remain in role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer prior law enforcement, military, Corrections, healthcare or advance security experience.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.