Security Officer

St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24 hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor, delivery, and nursery care; multi-modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank. We are on a mission to provide high quality care with zero harm to patients and employees. Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, urology, bariatric services, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state's best hiking, wildlife, rafting, camping, fishing, climbing, and mountain biking. Canon City has an assortment of restaurants, and breweries, and Farmer's Markets in the summer months.

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

The Security Officer ensures that the healthcare enterprise remains a safe place. Respond rapidly to security  emergencies within the hospital or other healthcare settings while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times. Is  responsible for documenting all incidents and requests for assistance within the hospital reporting platform. Observes  and reports activities and incidents at an assigned site. Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and policies  when assistance is requested by medical staff/employees. The security officer shall support CommonSpirit Health’s  strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities. It is expected  that the security officer will demonstrate behavior consistent with CommonSpirit Health core value and  Humankindness. 

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting or Law enforcement or military service; or One (1) year experience as a security officer.

License/Certifications:

• BLS-CPR from American Heart Association within 90 days
• International Association of Healthcare Security Services  (IAHSS) Basic course within 90 days of employment. *If at any time facility obtains a company vehicle/golf cart and  requires the position to operate a motor vehicle; guard will require AUTO:CA and DRVDMV within 30 days*

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiar with duties and responsibility of being a security officer
• Able to properly use assigned equipment and follow established policies and procedures 
• Completes ICS 100HCb, 200b, & 700a training courses within 90 days of hire 
• Maintain all other required training/certifications thereafter while employed by CommonSpirit Health 
• Must be able to speak English, communicate clearly orally and in writing 

Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)