Overview

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

The Security Officer is expected to maintain a reasonable safe and secure environment for all who enter CommonSpirit Health properties and to assure the physical security of buildings and grounds. It is expected that the security officer will demonstrate behavior consistent with CommonSpirit Health core value and human kindness.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner to incidents such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, opening doors, and responding to emergency codes.

Maintain and project a high level of professionalism, integrity and instill confidence through the ware of the uniform and all interactions with team members, visitors and patients. Effectively integrate into clinical care teams and assists with the movement and restraining of patients as requested by nursing staff.

Intervene and control security incidents that may include loud, disorderly, physically aggressive or violent person’s visitors and summons police to assist if necessary.  Take control of emergency situations de-escalate and maintain control using approved techniques up to and including approved “Use of Force” techniques and Citizens arrest as dictated by the state law.  

Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and respond promptly to location(s) where needed; and report un-safe acts or conditions.

Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, supplies, reports HIPPA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conduct initial and follow-up investigations, and write incident reports.

Effectively utilize security equipment and IT applications such as radios, badge access system, camera system, alarm systems and others.

Qualifications

Required Experience

Six (6) months experience as security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service; or one (1) year experience as a security officer. 

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent; or three (3) years’ experience as a security officer.