Job Posting
Security Guard (Full-Time)(Rotating Shifts) - Safety/Security
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may apply online through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may also be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
Job Summary:
- Provides a visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities by patrolling the buildings and grounds of the facility.
- Responds quickly and effectively to emergent and non-emergent situations.
- Ensures that only authorized persons are admitted onto facility premises.
- Escorts visitors, patients and personnel to and from parking areas, if requested.
- Assists motorists who become stranded on facility property.
- Responds to all codes.
- Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by facility personnel, visitors, physicians or patients and reports all incidents, verbally or through general incident form, by the end of each shift.
- Writes accurate, clear and legible incident reports and documents investigatory steps and results.
- Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative patients.
- Patrols buildings and grounds; inspects doors, windows and locks to determine level of security.
- Patrols parking areas to detect any irregularities.
- Reports all safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.
- Assists and gives courteous responses to any inquiries made by patients, visitors and personnel.
- Monitors the facility using electronic security equipment (security cameras, et al.)
- Enforces all facility policies and procedures as assigned by Administration and the Environment of Care Director.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Performs all other responsibilities as directed or assigned.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she shall be able to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and promote a secure environment needed by the patient group.
- Must fulfill duties as assigned by the Security Manager and follow their directives set forth.
- Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.
- Excellent attendance record
- Wears appropriate uniform and conforms to established dress code.
- Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, health plans, and personnel.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
- Actively participates in department performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Attends irregular and scheduled training and meetings.
- Wears identification while on duty.
- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
- Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.
- Establishes and maintains good communication between departments.
- Excels in verbal communication in diffusing volatile situations.
- Become efficient in self-defense techniques and tactics.
- Become certified in authorized intermediate non-lethal weapons.
- Cannot leave shift without being properly relieved. Two 15-minute breaks and a 30- minute lunch break are under legal guidelines, but the officer must be readily available for emergencies.
Skill/Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Up to two years of experience in the field of Law Enforcement/Corrections and/or security management (Preferred).
- Must be 21 years of age (Required).
- No felony convictions of violent offenses or theft.
- Must be certified in CPR/BLS before probationary period is finished and then recertify biennially.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
- Loan Repayment: AVRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): AVRMC participates in the Colorado FAMLI program, which provides up to 12-16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
- Identity Theft benefits
- Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Gym membership discount
- Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 year of service.
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Employee wellness programs
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Generous paid time off
- Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Other
Hourly Wage: $15.00 - $21.14 per/hour
Ref Code: 8076.070127.007
Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
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