Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference. Overview:

Position Summary

The Security Officer provides security services and maintains customer service to patients, visitors, and staff throughout the Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation (TCRHCC), surrounding satellite clinic locations and Kaibeto Creek Independent Living Center. Respond to all alarms, emergency calls and respond appropriately to all incident and life-threatening situations keeping safety as a priority. Required to maintain flexible work schedules in order to accommodate overtime, weekend and/or evening shifts.

Qualifications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Must have six (6) months of experience with providing security services to a large organization, school, or health care facility. (Acceptable experience includes services in the armed services that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis.)

Certification

Must maintain and have a valid State Driver's License: Class D with no restrictions
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) if none must obtain within ninety (90) days of employment hire date.
Must complete Observation and Behavioral/Suicidal Patient Sitter Competency Training (upon hire)
Must obtain certification for Defensive Tactics, Handcuffing Tactics, Defense Baton, Pepper Spray Defense, and De-Escalation with in ninety (90) days of employment hire date. Security Officer is required to maintain certification every two years.
Attend and complete all TCRHCC mandatory trainings.
Must have and maintain an Arizona Security Guard Card, if none must obtain within one year of employment of hire. Required to maintain annual certification.
Must maintain Fire Prevention and Safety certification every two years.
Must complete Radio Communication and Report writing on an annual basis.
Must complete the Physical Assessment Battery on a bi-annual basis.
Complete the Federal Emergency Management Agency Training every two years:
- 1) Introduction to Incident Command (ICS);
- 2) Emergency Planning;
- 3) Introduction to National Incident Management System (NIMS);
- 4) Workplace Security Awareness;
- 5) Active Shooter: What You Can Do.

Other Skills And Abilities

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

The ability to remain calm under pressure.
Have good judgement.
Have an empathy-led mindset.
Good physical fitness and strength
Ability to lift and drag 50 pounds.
Strong customer service and communication skills
Knowledge of healthcare environment, such as what threats and vulnerabilities are present.
The ability to form strong working relationships with hospital staff.
Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints and no record of felony or misdemeanor convictions for fraud or dishonesty; criminal background checks are mandatory; no record of complaints regarding "conflict of interest" related to prior or current employment.
Completion

of and, above-satisfactory

scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job

Successful

completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job

Successful

completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job

Submission

of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical

Work requires frequent and prolonged walking; standing; reaching with hands and arms; talking and hearing; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; push/pull 10-100lbs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; bending, and carrying, lifting up to 50lbs with occasional lifting anywhere up to 100lbs. Requires availability for responding to emergencies at night (sleep may be disrupted). Speak in audible tones so that other may understand clearly; articulate information in an emergency situation; use physical agility and strength to defend self and detain person using force if necessary; and have the visual acuity necessary to observe and comprehend human movement. Requires distance, color and peripheral vision with depth perception and ability to adjust focus as needed. Requires the ability to hear alarms; client calls; overhead announcements; and instructions from physician/department staff. Must be able to hear, understand, respond to communications through electronic portable devices e.g. two-way radio. Requires prolonged repetitive motion actions of both feet and hands; ability to grasp simple/light and firm/heavy; in addition to frequent ability for fine dexterity.

Must participate in the physical fitness evaluation completed by Security Department:

5 mile (timed event)
Sit-ups (1 minute)
Push-ups (1 minute)
Sit and reach

Mental

Exercises independent judgment to ensure appropriate action is taken on issues related to security; assures fairness based on the needs related to patient care and accessibility for housing assignments, maintenance, and safety, in cooperation with other departments. Will need to maintain ability to deal with high level of stress, making decisions under high pressure, copes with anger/ fear/ hostility of others in a calm way, manage altercations, concentrate, work alone, and adapt to shift work for prolonged period of time. May frequently need to be flexible, have high level of patience, and work in crowded close area.

Environment

Position may require prolong work in outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold; or extreme heat. May require frequent work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. This position requires infrequent exposure to wet, humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation; and vibration. Typical noise level in position is moderate. May occasionally be exposed to unprotected heights.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide a secure environment. Performs security duties either to a fixed post, or while making rounds of hospital buildings and grounds. Checks for unauthorized persons, general security violations, and fire or safety hazards.
Assisting patients and visitors with directions and providing general information about the hospital.
Reports all problems and emergencies to immediate supervisor, and documents security incidents with a written report and daily log activities. Written reports are to be clear and accurate and submitted before the end of shift.
Controls evidence, valuables, and lost/found items as necessary.
Secure lost and found articles. Receive, tag, log, and secure all lost and found articles. Attempt to contact owners, if known, and make arrangements for return of property. Keep lost and found storage area clean, neat, and secure. Make proper disposition of articles not claimed within holding period as set out in Departmental Policy and Procedures Manual.
Responds to and resolve problems, disputes, and unusual circumstances as necessary.
Handles disruptive individuals with good verbal intervention techniques. Combative individuals may require physical intervention.
Normal duties require extensive walking, standing, and/or running.
Operating security equipment such as BRIVO, cameras, and alarms.
Reporting and investigating any security breaches, suspicious activity, or illegal activity to security supervisors or other authorities as needed.
Performing physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling patients or equipment
Screens all individuals entering the facilities to ensure they have business purpose to be in the building. Check ID badges and ensures that employees wear badges as required. Confirms that all vendors and contractors are authorized to be on property and have signed in.
Ensures that all visitors comply with the TCRHCC rules and regulations.
Escorts all unauthorized persons from the hospital campus.
Provides security escorts to employees, patients, patient family, and visitors. Provides escort with service and friendly demeanor to reinforce comfort level.
Assist with campus parking. Appropriately screens all persons entering any visitor designated lot. Assists employees, patients, and visitors with any parking related issue.
Provides support during helicopter landing.
Participates as directed in all Emergency Preparedness Events.
Collaborating with law enforcement agencies and other emergency services as needed
Conducting security checks on staff members who have access to sensitive areas of the hospital.
Monitoring security cameras and alarm systems for signs of unusual activity
Participating in regular training to maintain and improve security-related skills.
Conducts mobile patrol of all TCRHCC residential areas, report all suspicious activities, and contact appropriate authorities for criminal activities.
Assist with transportation and lifting of deceased bodies.
Will not leave the assigned patrol areas without being properly relieved. Provides relief to security staff for lunch, daily breaks, leave, and act as a back-up for the security officers as necessary to ensure proper security staffing.
Participates in the current fire and disaster plan.
Conducts minor animal control.
Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield.
Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates)
Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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