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Security Officer
- Coeur d''Alene, ID
- Kootenai Health
- Security Services
- PRN - (As Needed) - Nights - 12 Hour Shifts
- Service
- 0.0 = PRN
- Req #: 48273
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Security Officer
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 1 year of date of hire 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
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
- Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
- Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
- Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
- PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
- And an employee referral bonus program
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can''t wait to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at [email protected] or Front Desk 208-625-4620 or email [email protected] with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
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Benefits Spotlight
A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:
- Tuition assistance and career development programs
- Robust Retirement Plan
- Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
- Incentive-driven wellness program
- Employee referral bonus program
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