Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Armed Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all individuals entering Dignity Health properties and for ensuring the physical security of the buildings and grounds. This position is expected to demonstrate behavior that reflects Dignity Health’s Core Values and the principles of Hello Humankindness. The Armed Security Officer supports the organization’s strategic plan and contributes to quality improvement and process improvement initiatives by promoting safety, professionalism, and consistent adherence to security protocols.

Implements requirements of the Security Management Plan. Manages and coordinates responses to critical incidents. Monitors and documents actual and potential security breaches.Conducts ongoing security orientation and training of assigned staff and may serve as Field Training Officer. Maintains a high level of visibility and provides an armed presence in the Emergency Department and in any other areas of the facility as needed. Responds to calls for Security presence within the Emergency Department and other areas of the facility to assists staff as requested.Conducts routine safety patrols of assigned areas, reporting safety and security issues within those areas.Provides Helipad and Landing security.
Job Requirements

Minimum:

High School Diploma or GED.Six (6) months experience as a Security Officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service; or one (1) year experience as a Security Officer.American Heart Association-issued BLS card within 90 days of hire.

Preferred:

International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer.Basic Health Care Security Officer (BSO)Valid AZ State Driver's License.DMV Moving ViolationsWhere You'll Work

Arizona General Hospital Laveen is a 16 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Laveen, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.