JOB SUMMARY

With limited supervision from the Security Captain, the Security Sergeant is responsible for supervision of security personnel assigned to the Alaska Regional Hospital (ARH) contract, and for the security and protection of patients, visitors, personnel, and hospital assets at the ARH contract. This position is day shift, working Monday - Friday (10 hours days / 50 hour workweek).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
• Previous experience in hospital security
• Two (2) years of law enforcement, military or security experience
• Certified in use of handcuffs
• Certified in first aid, CPR and AED
• Qualified to obtain Unarmed Security Officer (State of Alaska)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to medical emergencies, alarms, and other security related occurrences
• Perform walking patrols of ARH property as directed
• Control access to facilities and enforce visiting procedures within scope of authority
• Perform patient watches
• Conduct security surveillance on ARH property
• Warn violators of safety and security rules, and restrain persons engaging in hostile or criminal acts
• Perform arrest if necessary, using handcuffs
• Gather information in investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements
• Conduct visual surveillance for extended period of time
• Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action when there is reasonable suspicion to detain
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
• Willingness to perform other duties as required
• Willingness to work at various locations as required

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Safety and Security: Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers
• Commitment to Excellence: Identifies what needs to be completed and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations
• Corporate Values: Understand, embraces, and integrates DUS corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities
• Customer Service: Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers
• Teamwork: Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability: Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks
• Analytical Skills: Visualizes, articulates and solves a variety of problems and concepts and makes appropriate decisions based on available information
• Communication Skills: Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers and others
• Conflict Resolution: Prevents, manages, and/or resolves conflict
• Independence: Works with little or no supervision
• Problem Solving: Anticipates and identifies problems, distinguishes between symptoms and causes, and determines alternative solutions involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk

BENEFITS

Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short term disability insurance, and are provided access to our employee assistance program. Benefits are effective on the date of hire.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee’s work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items. Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-hire physical and Functional Capacity Exam (FCE).

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Denali Universal Services’ business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer