Supervises staff involved in establishing, promoting and maintaining hospital security and property protection programs by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Assists Security Contracted Services (Phoenix) in maintaining departmental performance improvement activities and participates in CQI activities.

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider.
• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:
  • 24 bed Rural Community Hospital - Trauma Level IV
  • 12providers Rural Health Clinic
  • 72 bed, high level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility
  • 42 apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility
  • In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities.

Education Background and Experience

Minimum Education:

High School graduate or equivalent

Healthcare focused de-escalation training (AVADE, CPI, or similar)

Required Licensure / Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Completion of BLS within six months

Required Experience:

One to three (1-3) years’ experience in the field of law enforcement and/or security; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

HIPAA, Restraint Training, and Emergency Code Training required within six months.

Preferred Qualifications:

IAHSS Basic Security Officer certification

Professional Requirements

• Maintain regulatory requirements.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Acts as liaison between Security Officers and the Security Department Sr. Director.
• Assists the Security Contracted Services in establishing operational policies including staff assistance with patient restraint, traffic control, escorting staff, monitoring response systems, investigations, disruptions, etc.
• Ensures that security risk analysis and vulnerability analysis is completed for the entire facility.
• Serve as a liaison and public relations representative with patients, visitors, and staff for matters related to security and public safety.
• Patrols hospital and grounds once every week, alternating shifts, to assure Security Officers are performing duties appropriately.
• Assists in developing, reviewing and participating in security training for hospital staff including new employee orientation, ongoing education in high-risk areas, etc.
• Investigate instances of complaints, critical security incidents, and/or unusual circumstances reported by staff, visitors, physicians or patients, and provide a written report of all incidents.
• Performs the job of Security Officer when required.

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($28.02 - $33.01 /hour) dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.

Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:

• We offer competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefit package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
  • Long Term Disability
  • AFLAC
  • Flexible Spending Account
• We provide a complimentary gym membership
• We offer various tuition assistance programs
• We give back to our community snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly.
• We work where we play - Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.
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• All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.
• We offer strong family-like support system
• Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS)is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.

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