Security Officer - 3rd shift

Job Title: Security Officer - 3rd shift

Location: (501 N. 24th St. Phoenix AZ 85008)

Duration: 4+ months

Pay Range: $19.08/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407997

Job Description

We are seeking a Contract Security Officer I to join our team on third shift. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospital and campus security operations, access control, emergency response, and de-escalation and a proven ability to maintain a safe and secure environment across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily rounds and manage egress/ingress control for Civil Hospital, Forensic Hospital, the Arizona Community Protection & Treatment Center, and the broader campus.
• Respond to and participate in codes, drills, emergencies, and building or mall safety inspections while delivering customer service.
• Rotate through assigned posts or serve as an interior campus rover as scheduled.
• Assist in patient interventions to support staff and apply proper Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) methods.
• Problem-solve and help resolve patient conflicts as appropriate while providing timely information to the on-duty Hospital Security Supervisor and others as needed.
• Support vehicle and radio maintenance, safety inspections, and complete related documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to receive, transmit, and carry out written and verbal directives.
• Proficiency in verbal de-escalation techniques and professional language use.
• Knowledge of evacuation procedures and operation of fire extinguishers.
• Skill in investigation and report writing with attention to detail.
• Experience monitoring and operating electronic cameras and safety equipment, including radios, telephones, and emergency numbers.
• Ability to respond to hospital codes and provide verbal and/or physical intervention during critical patient interactions.
• Ability to maintain professional interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, staff, law enforcement, and visitors.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Capability to perform physical duties, including lifting and carrying.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse, multicultural workforce and an inclusive work environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Hospital or behavioral health security experience.
• NVCI or comparable crisis intervention training.