Primary City/State:
Casper, Wyoming
Department Name:
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary
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From towering, snow-capped mountain ranges to elevated prairies, Wyoming is an outpost of rugged beauty, and home to some a variety of wildlife. This state has a friendly, welcoming culture with a Western flair that is evident from the luxury of Jackson Hole to its historic small towns. From national parks and American Indian powwows to five-star food, sumptuous spas and a lively craft beer scene, Wyoming offers an invigorating view into authentic Western life.
Wyoming Medical Center Tactical Officers are specialized security officers with advanced training in de-escalation techniques, advanced non-lethal defensive systems, defensive tactics, and critical thinking skills. Tactical officers primarily serve in the Emergency Department and will operate as the first responder to the most violent and dangerous situations that occur in the facility and throughout the campus. Tactical Officers also serve as a visual deterrent to crime and violence and will act as the liaison with law enforcement responders during critical incidents. This role requires 3 years of experience in law enforcement or the military, or 7 years hospital security experience.
If you are interested, you must be available for the upcoming PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT (time TBD). Successful candidates will be physically fit and able to maintain sufficient physical fitness to successfully pass the Cooper Institute Physical Fitness Assessment Test (1.5 mile run, push-ups, sit-ups, vertical jump, and 300 meter run) before selection to the Tactical Officer Certification Course and on a bi-annual basis to retain employment in the Tactical Operations Unit (TOU).
Typical work schedules are three 12-hour shifts and a 4-hour shift.
Shift A & C: Sun-Wed - Day 6am-6pm, & Sun- Wed Nights 6pm to 6pm
Shift B & D: Wed-Sat Days 6am-6pm, & Wed-Sat - Nights 6pm to 6pm.
Shift assignment will be based on the need of the unit and organization and will not be determined until completion of the field training program.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will be assigned primarily to the Emergency Department and will serve as the first responder to the most violent and dangerous security incidents occurring throughout the facility and the campus. When the incident involves anyone other than a patient, the Tactical Officer will be responsible for directing the security response the violent incidents. The tactical officer will be the primary liaison with law enforcement during critical incidences. This position will assist with patrol functions across the campus; the welfare and safety of personnel and patients; investigations of critical incidents; provide security assistance to employees, patients and visitors and secures doors as needed.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Apprehends suspects in cases of conflict, escalation or unauthorized entry into buildings and work areas, malicious mischief, or other violations. Conducts investigations and prepares investigative reports.
Serves as the primary point of contact with law enforcement during critical incidents.
Monitors and assesses situations and determining appropriate response. Utilizes critical thinking skills in emergency and stressful situations.
Patrols facility buildings and grounds watching for unauthorized persons, fires and unusual occurrences; and reports emergencies immediately upon discovery.
Utilizes verbal de-escalation techniques and advance workplace violence mitigation skills and tactical skills in security, emergency and conflict situations.
Investigates and completes written reports of complaints, critical security incidents and unusual activities involving patients, employees and visitors; submits all reports to the security leadership by the end of the shift in which the report occurs. Maintains an accurate log of all relevant security activities during each shift.
Escorts patients, visitors and employees as needed. Assists medical staff in restraining and handling disturbed patients.
Enforces security rules and regulations, to patrol grounds by foot or in a vehicle, to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations, to communicate effectively, and to prepare a concise incident reports. Follows instructions and follows safe work practices. Acts as a point of contact for other officers as needed.
Position reports directly to the Security Director. This position interacts internally with staff, physicians, visitors, volunteers and patients. External customers are law enforcement agencies and emergency service agencies. The position is system wide and officers may be assigned to work at any facility as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
Must possess strong knowledge and understanding of security as normally obtained by a minimum of three years of law enforcement or military experience or seven years of hospital security experience. Requires successful completion of Banner Health's Tactical Officer certification training upon hire. Requires ability to demonstrate and successfully use all required competencies annually. Must possess interpersonal skills and be customer service oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff. Requires advanced critical thinking, monitoring skills and ability to quickly assess situations and determine appropriate response in escalated conflict, security and emergency situations. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform physical requirements of the position. Capabilities will be demonstrated through the successful completion of similarly related skills testing. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2019 will need to successfully demonstrate the physical requirements before starting in the role. Employees hired before January 1, 2019 must be able to successfully demonstrate the physical requirements by December 31, 2019. If upon initial evaluation, an employee is unable to successfully demonstrate the physical requirements, there will be a quarterly assessment administered. This physical skills assessment will then be conducted on an annual basis and employees must successfully meet the requirements to remain in role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prefer experience in a health care setting.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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