JOB SUMMARY

With limited supervision from the Security Captain, the Security Officer is responsible for the security and protection of patients, visitors, personnel, and hospital assets at the Alaska Regional Hospital contract. This is a rotational position, working one week on / one week off in Anchorage, AK

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of law enforcement, military or security experience
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Note: A resume must be attached to complete your online application

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in hospital security
• Certified in use of handcuffs
• Certified in first aid, CPR and AED
• Qualified to obtain Unarmed Security Officer (State of Alaska)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to medical emergencies, alarms, and other security related occurrences
• Perform walking patrols of ARH property as directed
• Control access to facilities and enforce visiting procedures within scope of authority
• Perform patient watches
• Conduct security surveillance on ARH property
• Warn violators of safety and security rules, and restrain persons engaging in hostile or criminal acts
• Perform arrest if necessary, using handcuffs
• Gather information in investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements
• Conduct visual surveillance for extended period of time
• Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action when there is reasonable suspicion to detain
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
• Willingness to perform other duties as required
• Willingness to work at various locations as required

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability: Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks
• Analytical Skills: Visualizes, articulates and solves a variety of problems and concepts and makes appropriate decisions based on available information
• Communication Skills: Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers and others
• Conflict Resolution: Prevents, manages, and/or resolves conflict
• Independence: Works with little or no supervision
• Problem Solving: Anticipates and identifies problems, distinguishes between symptoms and causes, and determines alternative solutions involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk

BENEFITS

Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), etc. on the date of hire.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The employee’s work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items. Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-hire physical and functional capacity exam. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Denali Universal Services’ business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.