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  • Avera Health
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57106 United States View Map
Security Officer

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range: $20.50 - $25.50

Position Highlights

Day shifts 6:00am-6:00pm; 84 hours

2-week rotating schedule: 1st week 36 hours (3-12 hour shifts) & 2nd week 48 hours (4-12 hours shifts)

Every other weekend rotation

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

What You Will Do

  • Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
  • Monitor conduct of visitors on hospital premises. Confront unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
  • Report safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
  • Respond to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, students, and visitors. Provide restraints for psychiatric patients as needed. Escort personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings as requested.
  • Participate in investigations; Maintain records and prepare incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.
  • Secure and/or unlock offices and facilities as required. May secure patient valuables or lost and found articles. Maintains log of items received.
  • Control parking and traffic flow. Enforce parking regulations.
  • Respond to all emergency codes and security requests (i.e. Staff Assist, Security Alert, Fire alarms). Respond to CARE Flight operations as needed.
  • Mentors security interns in the role of security. Serves as a liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Essential Qualifications

  • Drivers License - Licensing Board

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

  • High School or GED Equivalent
  • Less than 1 year

Expectations and Standards

  • Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
  • Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
  • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

Security Officer

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range: $20.50 - $25.50

Position Highlights

Day shifts 6:00am-6:00pm; 84 hours

2-week rotating schedule: 1st week 36 hours (3-12 hour shifts) & 2nd week 48 hours (4-12 hours shifts)

Every other weekend rotation

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

What You Will Do

  • Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
  • Monitor conduct of visitors on hospital premises. Confront unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
  • Report safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
  • Respond to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, students, and visitors. Provide restraints for psychiatric patients as needed. Escort personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings as requested.
  • Participate in investigations; Maintain records and prepare incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.
  • Secure and/or unlock offices and facilities as required. May secure patient valuables or lost and found articles. Maintains log of items received.
  • Control parking and traffic flow. Enforce parking regulations.
  • Respond to all emergency codes and security requests (i.e. Staff Assist, Security Alert, Fire alarms). Respond to CARE Flight operations as needed.
  • Mentors security interns in the role of security. Serves as a liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Essential Qualifications

  • Drivers License - Licensing Board

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

  • High School or GED Equivalent
  • Less than 1 year

Expectations and Standards

  • Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
  • Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
  • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

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