BC Forward is hiring for Security Officer - 1st/2nd/3rd shift at Phoenix, AZ
Position: Security Officer
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85008
Duration: Contract to hire
Work Type: Onsite
Pay Range: $19.08/hr
1st shift 0630-1430 (58 hour days) 6:30AM to 2:30PM
2nd shift 1400-2200 (58 hour days) 2:00PM to 10:00PM
3rd shift 2100-0700 (41 hour days) 09:00PM to 07:00AM
Job Description
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in hospital and campus security operations, access control, incident response, and de-escalation and a proven ability to maintain a safe and secure environment through rounds, monitoring, and effective interventions.
Responsibilities:
· Conduct daily rounds and manage ingress/egress for Civil Hospital, Forensic Hospital, Arizona Community Protection & Treatment Center, and the broader campus.
· Respond to and participate in codes, drills, emergencies, safety inspections, and customer service activities.
· Rotate through assigned posts and serve as a campus interior rover as needed.
· Assist in patient interventions to support staff and help resolve patient conflicts appropriately.
· Encourage proper Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) methods and provide timely information to the on-duty Hospital Security Supervisor.
· Support vehicle and radio maintenance, safety inspections, and related documentation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
· Experience as a Security Guard/Officer, preferably in healthcare or campus environments.
· Ability to receive, transmit, and carry out written and verbal directives.
· Proficiency in verbal de-escalation techniques and NVCI principles.
· Knowledge of evacuation procedures and fire extinguisher use and operation.
· Skill in investigation and incident report writing.
· Experience monitoring and operating electronic cameras and safety equipment, including radios, telephones, and emergency numbers.
· Ability to respond to hospital codes and provide verbal and/or physical intervention in critical patient interactions.
· Strong interpersonal skills with patients/residents, staff, law enforcement, and visitors.
· Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
· Capability to perform physical duties including lifting and carrying.
· Commitment to supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
Preferred Skills:
· Current FPCC. If not held, candidate must apply upon hiring.
· Healthcare security experience with exposure to hospital codes and patient interactions.
Health & Vaccine Requirements:
· Rubella/Rubeola titers or MMR vaccination.
· Hepatitis B titer or Hepatitis B vaccination.
· Varicella titer or Varicella vaccination.
· Current TB skin test or QTB within the past 12 months.
· N-95 mask fitting.
Pay: $19.08 per year
Work Location: In person
