Where You’ll Work
St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24 hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor, delivery, and nursery care; multi-modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank. We are on a mission to provide high quality care with zero harm to patients and employees. Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, urology, bariatric services, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state's best hiking, wildlife, rafting, camping, fishing, climbing, and mountain biking. Canon City has an assortment of restaurants, and breweries, and Farmer's Markets in the summer months.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Security Officer, you will perform essential security duties under general supervision, helping to provide a safe and secure hospital environment for patients, employees, and visitors. Every day you will lock/unlock doors, assist in the Emergency Department, remain alert for fire/safety hazards, control access to the facility, respond to all emergency codes, and help enforce hospital policies in accordance with established procedures. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong observational skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to respond effectively to emergency situations. Your commitment to maintaining a secure environment and adhering to hospital policies is essential.
- Patrols hospital building and grounds according to established round schedules in order to detect and prevent theft, vandalism, fire, and other threats to hospital security.
- Records time of patrols.
- Reports potential hazardous conditions and suspicious activities to the appropriate department or supervisor. Assists with deescalating or restraining disturbed patients and visitors.
- Intervenes with physical management techniques whenever deemed necessary. Monitors hospital facilities through use of security cameras.
- Notes suspicious activity and responds to unusual or potential dangerous conditions. Responds to calls for aid from various hospital areas, particularly the Emergency Department.
- Investigates and prepares reports detailing accidents, thefts, lost property, safety and security violations, and so forth.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Familiarity with Life Safety Codes and Joint Commission Environment of Care Compliance Regulations
- Three (3) years security related experience in a healthcare setting, or equivalent security experience outside of healthcare, or law enforcement
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- Current valid Driver's License
- Essentials of Aggression Management in Healthcare certification (EAM) within 30 days of hire. UT not required.
- Taser Certification within 30 days of hire. Not required in Utah
Preferred
- Six (6) years security related experience in a healthcare setting or law enforcement.