Security Officer, Full-Time
Security Department | Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC)
Protect what matters mostโour patients, visitors, staff, and community.
At Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC), safety is a foundational part of delivering extraordinary care. We are seeking a professional, vigilant, and dependable Security Officer to help protect life and property across our facility in La Junta, Colorado.
Located just east of the Rocky Mountains, AVRMC proudly serves Southeastern Colorado with compassionate, highโquality healthcare close to home. If you are calm under pressure, committed to safety, and take pride in serving others, we invite you to join our team.
Position Summary
As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for protecting patients, visitors, staff, and facility property by maintaining a visible security presence, responding to emergencies, enforcing facility policies, and monitoring hospital grounds and buildings. You will play a critical role in ensuring a safe, orderly, and secure healing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Safety amp; Security Operations
- Patrol facility buildings, grounds, and parking areas to deter crime, vandalism, fire, and theft
- Secure, unlock, and protect hospital buildings and restricted areas
- Ensure that only authorized individuals are admitted onto facility premises
- Monitor the facility using electronic security systems, including cameras
- Inspect doors, windows, and locks to ensure appropriate security levels
- Identify and report safety hazards and fire risks during routine patrols
Emergency Response amp; Incident Management
- Respond quickly and effectively to emergency and nonโemergency situations
- Respond to all facility codes and emergency calls for assistance
- Control disorderly conduct and respond to combative patients as needed
- Investigate unusual incidents and document findings accurately and clearly
- Complete incident reports and submit verbal or written reports by the end of each shift
- Remain readily available during assigned shifts and may not leave until properly relieved
Assistance amp; Customer Service
- Escort patients, visitors, and personnel to and from parking areas upon request
- Assist motorists who become stranded on facility property
- Provide courteous and professional responses to all inquiries from patients, visitors, and staff
- Promote a safe environment tailored to patientsโ ageโspecific needs
Professionalism amp; Compliance
- Enforce facility policies and procedures as directed by Administration and the Environment of Care Director
- Follow all directives issued by the Security Manager
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and facility information at all times
- Represent AVRMC positively and professionally within the community
- Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities
- Attend required training sessions, meetings, and ongoing education
- Develop proficiency in selfโdefense techniques and authorized nonโlethal defensive tools
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- No felony convictions involving violence or theft
- CPR/BLS Certification (required before the end of the probationary period; recertification biennially)
Preferred
- Up to two years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, or security management
Why Join AVRMC
At AVRMC, physicians are valued partners in care delivery. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise makes a direct and lasting impact on the community you serveโwithout the burden of a large urban system.
Benefits amp; Perks
Health amp; Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
- Life Insurance (Full-Time)
- Short-Term Disability Coverage (Full-Time)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Full-Time amp; Part-Time)
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance (Full-Time)
- Employee Wellness Programs (All Statuses)
- Gym Membership Discount (Part-Time amp; Full-Time)
- Employee Assistance Program (All Statuses)
Financial Benefits
- Competitive Pay (All Statuses)
- Shift Differentials (All Statuses)
- Annual Salary Increase Opportunities (All Statuses)
- Generous Paid Time Off (Full-Time amp; Part-Time)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (available immediately for eligible employees), Employer Match after 1 Year of Service
Additional Advantages
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer (All Statuses)
- Colorado FAMLI Program Participation (All Statuses)
(Up to 12โ16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events) - Identity Theft Protection (Full-Time amp; Part-Time)
- Rewards amp; Recognition Programs (All Statuses)
- Cafeteria Meal Discounts (All Statuses)
Ready to Apply?
Weโre excited that you are considering a career with AVRMC.
Join our mission to provide extraordinary careโbecause every role matters.