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Lovelace Health System

Security Officer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

Required to wear Body Armor, taser, baton, and handcuff-associated gear while on duty. * Less than one year of experience in general security. * To drive a Lovelace-owned vehicle, you must possess a ...

Central Lake Armor Express Inc

Servicing Operator

Eden, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Perform automatic or manual bundling of soft body armor packages * Inspects and counts the layers in soft armor packages * Assemble components and/ or full vest * Pack finish goods into boxes ...

Lovelace Health System

Security Officer

Albuquerque, NM

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Required to wear Body Armor, taser, baton, and handcuff-associated gear while on duty. * Experience in general security. * Must possess a current State of New Mexico Guard Card, level II, or obtain ...

Wheaton College

Public Safety Officer

Wheaton, IL

$20/hr

Wears full Public Safety uniform, including Ballistic-Resistant Body Armor and all accessories as prescribed. * Participates in and pass all regular training sessions, including standard First Aid ...

Wheaton College

Public Safety Officer

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$20/hr

Wears full Public Safety uniform, including Ballistic-Resistant Body Armor and all accessories as prescribed. * Participates in and pass all regular training sessions, including standard First Aid ...

Arclin

Senior Lab Technician - Defense

Richmond, VA · On-site

We provide innovative materials used in soft body armor, hard body armor (helmets & plates), protective uniforms, vehicle armoring and civilian car armoring. The needs and expectations of personal ...

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Security Officer

Security Officer

Lovelace Health System

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Lovelace Health System rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Security Officer in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Get to Know Your Team: 

  • Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services.

Responsibilities
  • Provide personal, equipment, and property security for assigned areas.
  • Provide information, directions, and escort service as needed.
  • Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

  • Completed security guard training through an approved agency, Level I and II, or obtained within 6 months of hire.

  • Required to wear Body Armor, taser, baton, and handcuff-associated gear while on duty.
  • Less than one year of experience in general security.
  • To drive a Lovelace-owned vehicle, you must possess a valid NM driver’s license on your person, no DUI/DWI within the last five years.

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • 1 year of security experience.
  • Hospital environment.
  • CPR Certification.
Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

  • Completed security guard training through an approved agency, Level I and II, or obtained within 6 months of hire.

  • Required to wear Body Armor, taser, baton, and handcuff-associated gear while on duty.
  • Less than one year of experience in general security.
  • To drive a Lovelace-owned vehicle, you must possess a valid NM driver’s license on your person, no DUI/DWI within the last five years.

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • 1 year of security experience.
  • Hospital environment.
  • CPR Certification.
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