Security Guard - Part Time

Staff Position Description

Position Title: Security Guard Position Code: Guard-8200

Department: Security Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Director of Security/Lead Exempt Status: No

Candidates MUST have High School Diploma or Equivalent and be 21 years of age or older.

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Key Responsibilities 

·Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and hospital property.

• Perform routine interior and exterior patrols to identify security, safety, or environmental risks.

• Monitor and control access to facilities in accordance with hospital policies and visitor guidelines.

• Respond promptly to security incidents, disturbances, and safety concerns using approved de‑escalation techniques.

• Provide a visible security presence to deter unsafe behavior and promote a calm, respectful environment.

• Assist with emergency response activities, including fire alarms, medical emergencies, and hospital safety codes.

• Support patient safety initiatives, including elopement prevention and protection of vulnerable populations.

• Enforce hospital policies and rules consistently and professionally.

• Communicate effectively with hospital staff, leadership, and emergency responders during routine and emergency situations.

• Prepare accurate and timely incident reports, logs, and required security documentation.

• Operate hospital security systems and communication equipment in accordance with training and procedures.

• May require travel to Hualapai Mountain Campus, SHMP Building, Mountain Shadow Building, or other KHI properties:

  1. Responds to alarms.

  2. Courier duties.

  3. Other driving duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.

   

• ☐  Sr. Security Guard:

• Meets all Security Guard requirements as listed on job description.

• Previous work experience includes at least 2 years’ experience in any of the following: 

  • law enforcement, 

  • active military duty, or 

  • corrections.

Qualifications 

Education: High school diploma or equivalent - must provide Diploma or Official Transcripts upon hire

Certification/Licensure:

         Obtain and maintain an AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) Unarmed Guard License within 90 days of hire.

• Possession of a current and valid U.S. motor vehicle license. Be 21 years of age or older.  Must remain eligible to drive per KHI driving policy. 

• De-escalation training completion within 90 days of hire.

• BLS within 90 days of hire (American Heart Association or American Red Cross only).

   

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of basic security, safety, and emergency response procedures.

• Effective communication skills to interact professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.

• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, situational awareness, and organizational skills.

• Basic computer skills for incident reporting and routine communications.

• Ability to operate security and surveillance systems.

• Ability to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and overtime as required.

• Ability to remain calm and safely de‑escalate confrontational or high‑stress situations.

Preferences 

Experience:

· Prior private security or public law enforcement experience.

· Hospital security experience.

Certification/Licensure:

· Arizona security officer card.

· International Association of Healthcare Security Certification and/or Safety as a Certified Healthcare Security Officer.

  FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, and 800.

Special Position Requirements

Exposure Categories:

· Category II: Expected duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

· Exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances: Asbestos, Formaldehyde, Ethylene oxide, Mercury.

· Possible routine exposure to hostile individuals: workplace violence.

Work Requirements 

· Must be able to stand and walk for 60% to 70% of the time; must be able to sit 30% to 40% of the time; must be able to run.

· Must be able to distinguish phone rings and callers’ voices against regular background noise and conversation.

· Occasionally bends, stoops, kneels, climbs, and descends ramps, stairs, ladders and reaches in the daily functions of duties.

· Must be able to lift 40 to 50 pounds.

 Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 11/05/2018; 02/28/2019; 1/26/2021; 06/08/2022; 7/8/2026