Job Information
Norton Sound Health Corporation Security Officer Trainee in Nome, Alaska
Purpose of Position:
Under supervision, the officer trainee will be taught to protect all property, material, equipment, supplies, buildings, patients and personnel located in the hospital from harm, injury, damage, loss or trespass, performing unarmed guarding and patrolling of premises to prevent or report fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards.
The trainee will also be trained to uphold the organizations vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organizations policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.
Essential Functions:
- Under close supervision, conduct regular walk through observations of the facility and grounds, including locking, unlocking and restricting traffic at various times
- Assists in managing hostile situations and aggressive individuals appropriately without intentionally exposing self or others to unreasonable risk of physical harm
- Respond to the scene of all fire, safety and security events throughout the facility, providing disaster, fire and hazard surveillance
- Assist staff with patient restraint and intervention in disruptions by patients, visitors, or staff, using physical restraints on patients only with authorization from clinical staff and in accordance with hospital protocol using the least force necessary to restrain or control a combative or unruly individual or to escort an individual as directed by the appropriate authority
- Compile and document all activities, findings, and occurrences using activity logs and incident reports
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Personal Traits:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organizations values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.
