
Security Guard
Logan Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Kalispell • Montana • United States
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About the role
- Patrols assigned premises in an effort to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
- Regularly examines doors, windows and gates for security, and to identify suspicious activity.
- Professionally interacts with staff, escorts staff, patients and/or visitors to and from specific locations on foot or in patrol vehicle as requested.
- Responds to emergency alarms and code situations and minimizes unsafe conditions.
- Assists in crowd control and evacuation of assigned area(s) as required and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
- Composes reports and documents interactions as required by standard operating guidelines.
- Serves as a liaison between the assigned area(s) and local law enforcement.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of assigned area(s) floor plan/premises including all normal and emergency entry and exit points.
- Performs lockdown of areas as assigned.
- Investigates and reports signs of damage or unlawful activity to the appropriate authority per assigned area(s) protocol.
- Documents actions/results of all security activity.
- Confronts unauthorized or suspicious individuals for questioning and detainment.
- Calls for local police as appropriate and applicable to assigned area(s).
- Ensures parking-lot security, verifies parking placards for authorized parking, maintains presence in parking areas and examines incoming and outgoing vehicles for suspicious activity.
- Participates in other security/safety functions as requested to include, but not limited to; trainings and drills.
- Drives the ground ambulance as required and transports documents and/or money as necessary.
Requirements
- Minimum of one (1) year previous security or law enforcement experience preferred.
- Must meet Montana State Security Officer licensing requirements and successfully obtain license within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Current Driver’s License required.
- Driving record for the previous thirty-six (36) months must not reflect any major driving offenses.
- Heartsaver CPR certification required as applicable to assigned area(s).
- Experience and/or training in a healthcare environment preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic security and fire inspection procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
- Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Health and Immunizations Screening
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
security proceduresfire inspection procedurescrowd controlevacuation proceduresreport writinginvestigationdetainmentlockdown procedurestransportation of documentsemergency response
Soft Skills
organizational skillsdetail-orientedcritical thinkingteamworkindependenceconfidentialityverbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsprofessionalism
Certifications
Montana State Security Officer licenseHeartsaver CPR certificationdriver's license