Job Title: Arizona State Hospital (ASH) - Security Officer - 1st Shift - 11603
Location: 501 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008
Duration: 4+ Months (Available to be extended/converted to FTE)
Pay Range: $ 19.08/hr (W2) Max
Schedule: 40 hours/week, Five (5) 8-hour shifts
Shift: Day Shift โ 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Job Description
- The Contract Security Officer I position will provide daily rounds, including egress/ingress control of Civil Hospital, Forensic Hospital, and the Arizona Community Protection & Treatment Center, as well as the rest of the campus, while providing a physically safe and secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Responding to, and participating in, various codes, drills, and other emergencies, building/mall safety inspections, and customer service, as circumstances dictate.
- Will be rotated through various assigned posts or as a campus interior rover.
- Assisting in patient interventions in any way possible to show support to staff.
- Problem-solves and assists in resolving patient conflict as appropriate.
- Encourages proper Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) methods to unit staff as well as provides timely information and feedback to the on-duty Hospital Security Supervisor and others as/if necessary.
- May be involved with vehicle and radio maintenance, safety inspections, and related documentation.
Required Skills
- Receiving, transmitting, and carrying out written or verbal directives.
- Effective verbal de-escalation techniques and language.
- Evacuation procedures including the use of fire extinguishers and their operation.
- Proper investigation and report writing.
- Monitoring and operating electronic cameras or other safety-related equipment such as using radio communication equipment, telephones, and emergency numbers.
- Respond to Hospital-related codes and able to provide verbal and/or physical intervention in critical patient interactions.
- Maintain interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, staff, other law enforcement personnel, and visitors.
- Interpret and apply policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Perform physical duties such as lifting and carrying.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment.
Additional Requirements
- If the resource does not have FPCC, they will need to apply for one upon hiring.
Vaccine Requirements
- Rubella/Rubeola Titers OR MMR vaccination.
- Hep B Titer OR Hep B vaccination.
- Varicella Titer OR Varicella Vaccination.
- Current TB skin test OR QTB (within the past 12 months).
- N-95 mask fitting.