Job Title: Hospital Security Officer Location: Phoenix, AZ Client: State of AZ Duration: Long Term.

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS:

· Rubella/Rubeola Titers OR MMR vaccination

· Hep B Titer OR Hep B vaccination

· Varicella Titer OR Varicella Vaccination

· Current TB skin test OR QTB (with in the past 12 months)

· N-95 mask fitting

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This Position will be 40 Hours a week, with five (5) 8HR Shifts.

The Contract Security Officer I position will provide daily rounds, including egress/ingress control of Civil Hospital, Forensic Hospital and the Arizona Community Protection & Treatment Center, as well as the rest of the campus, while providing a physically safe and secure environment.

Duties:

– Responding to, and participating in, various codes, drills and other emergencies, building/mall safety inspections and customer service, as circumstances dictate

– Will be rotated through various assigned posts or as a campus interior rover

– Assisting in patient interventions in any way possible to show support to staff

– Problem-solves, and assists in resolving patient conflict as appropriate

– Encourages proper Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) methods to unit staff as well as provides timely information and feedback to on-duty Hospital Security Supervisor, and others as/if necessary

– May be involved with vehicle and radio maintenance, safety inspections and related documentation.

Skills:

• Receiving, transmitting, and carrying out written or verbal directives - Effective verbal de-escalation techniques and language - Evacuation procedures including the use of fire extinguishers and their operation - Proper investigation and report writing - Monitoring and operating electronic cameras or other safety related equipment such as using radio communication equipment, telephones, and emergency numbers - Respond to Hospital related codes and able to provide verbal and/or physical intervention in critical patient interactions - Maintain interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, staff, and other law enforcement personnel and visitors - Interpret and apply policies and procedures - Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing - Perform physical duties such as lifting and carrying - Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment