Security Technician

Location Address:

7400 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $17.46 Maximum Offer $28.78 Now Hiring: Security Technician

Summary:

Help maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, employees, visitors, and everyone who enters Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) facilities. Utilize security equipment and systems to support daily operations, identify potential safety hazards and risks, and carry out security procedures to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: No Job is based: PRESNow 24/7 Urgent and Emergency Care - Uptown Work Shift: 10 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training within established timeframes.
• Conduct routine and as-needed patrols of hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.
• Monitor facilities for potential safety, security, and infection control hazards.
• Maintain accurate daily activity logs documenting all duties and activities performed during each shift.
• Inspect security equipment and patrol vehicles daily, documenting inspections on appropriate checklists.
• Serve as a member of the PHS ADS Hazardous Materials/Decontamination Team as required.
• Respond to workplace violence incidents and notify the appropriate Security Division supervisor.
• Conduct investigations, maintain records, and prepare incident reports and other required security documentation.
• Follow and enforce established departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Prepare accurate and timely written reports and documentation.
• Interact professionally with patients, employees, physicians, visitors, contractors, vendors, and others on hospital premises.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies as authorized by PHS.
• Keep supervisors informed of activities and whereabouts throughout each shift.
• Respond promptly to requests for key services, vehicle assistance, and security escorts.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, educational programs, departmental meetings, and required training.
• Secure patient valuables and lost-and-found items while maintaining accurate records.
• Monitor parking areas, manage traffic flow, enforce parking regulations, and issue citations when necessary.
• Monitor visitor activity and address unauthorized individuals or suspicious behavior as appropriate.
• Gather and communicate information accurately and professionally via radio, telephone, or in person.
• Respond to service requests within established response times.
• Report to work on time, in proper uniform, with all assigned equipment inspected and operational.
• Review shift handoff information to remain informed of current incidents, activities, and security concerns.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and promptly report any suspected confidentiality breaches.
• Report and document complaints, misconduct, and security concerns to the appropriate supervisor, director, or authority.
• Properly maintain assigned security equipment, uniforms, and vehicles, reporting damage, misuse, or operational concerns.
• Follow the established chain of command and keep leadership informed of relevant work-related updates.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, classes, and training sessions.
• Perform physically demanding duties, including lifting 50 pounds or more for greater than 33% of a shift when self-defense situations require it.
• Assist with lifting or moving patients, visitors, staff, or deceased individuals when necessary.
• Respond appropriately to violent incidents and take necessary actions to protect yourself and others.
• Assist medical personnel with the safe restraint of violent, agitated, or hostile individuals.
• Remain capable of prolonged standing, walking, and conducting foot patrols throughout assigned shifts.

Qualifications:

• Less than one year of general security experience may be considered; however, at least one year of security experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to successfully complete all required Security Technician training and job responsibilities.
• Must demonstrate familiarity with hospital locations, departments, and operations within six months of hire.
• Must be able to operate a company-owned vehicle at all assigned facilities.
• Must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license and meet Presbyterian Healthcare Services' insurability requirements.

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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