Security Officer | Rio Rancho, NM

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  • Location: Algodones, NM

  • Company: University Of New Mexico

Act as first responder to emergency situations. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment. Safety-sensitive position. Detailed responsibilities: AMBULANCE - Assist as needed with ground ambulances ASSISTANCE - Provide patient and visitor assistance as required AIR - Perform duties of helicopter ground crew including fire suppression COLLECTIONS - Perform receipt collections at UNM Hospitals DOORS - Lock and unlock of hospital doors in accordance with hours of operation DATA - Enter various data into computer and forms, verify data, make corrections and ensure accuracy ESCORT - Provide escort service to and from medical center offices for

all patients, visitors and staff as required PATIENT TRANSPORT - Transport patients to and from requesting areas; ensure adherence to all safety measures COMMUNICATION - Communicate with patients to inform of reason for transport and to promote learning LOG - Maintain a daily log of all encounters, duties or assignments in accordance with department policy FIRE RESPONSE - Respond immediately to all reports of fire, smoke and/or fire drills PARKING - Provide parking control as assigned to include monitoring and removing unauthorized vehicles in patient or employee parking areas, fire lanes, reserved areas and all restricted areas PATROL - Conduct interior and exterior patrols giving special attention

to locked and unlocked doors, unauthorized individuals on premises, suspicious people, safety hazards, vandalism, theft and disturbances FIRST RESPONDER - Respond to all situations requiring emergency assistance FIRST RECEIVER - Perform as hospitals first receivers during incidents, disasters and terrorist events PROCEDURES & REGS - Maintain complete awareness of responsibilities concerning current fire and disaster procedures; maintain complete awareness and compliance with all safety regulations PROTECTION - Provide personal protection to all patients, visitors or staff in the form of assistance with uncooperative, difficult or violent individuals REPORTS - Conduct incident reports on violations of regulations, policies and procedures SAFETY - Respond to any situation that may present a safety hazard or risk to people and property FIRE SYSTEMS - Monitor, maintain fire systems throughout the Hospitals SECURITY SYSTEMS - Monitor security systems; maintain familiarity, knowledge and proficiency with security systems, panic alarms, access systems and reporting programs VEHICLES - Safely operate Hospitals vehicles in compliance with all city, State, Federal and University and departmental regulations and/or policies WORK ENVIRONMENT - Maintain area and storage area in clean and orderly fashion PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may " not seem right" Qualifications Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Education: Essential: High School or GED Equivalent Experience: Essential:2 years directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Security experience in a hospital setting Computer and data entry skills Credentials: Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days Int'l Assoc for Healthcare Security & Safety Cert w/in 1Y Valid New Mexico Driver's License UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days Physical Conditions: Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people.

Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. Working conditions: Essential: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Subject to random alcohol and substance testing Department: Security Associated topics: alarm, canine detection, monitor, public safety officer, safety officer, safety report, security officer, surveillance, tsa, unarmed

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