Security Guard

POSITION DESCRIPTION: SECURITY GUARD

Division:	Facilities		Supervisor:	Facilities Manager
Job Code:	FAC--032	Classification:	FT, Non-Exempt
Wage Scale:	NE-07 ($18.25 to $24.87/HR)	Effective Date:	11/28/2023
Hours/week:	40+ some nights/weekends	Last Revised:	10/24/2023

PROGRAM PURPOSE

The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake (UICSL) is dedicated to our Mission of SERVING THE PEOPLE BY HONORING NATIVE CULTURES, STRENGTHENING HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS, & CULTIVATING COMMUNITY.

UNIFORM PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In performance of their respective responsibilities, all employees of the UICSL and our affiliates must rise to the level of expectations in which they:

*Fully uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient/client care.

• Adhere to the Standards of Conduct for UICSL, and all professional and ethical standards for the healthcare industry and/or their respective area(s) of expertise.
• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with patients/clients and co-workers.
• Possess and utilize a strong sense of cultural awareness and interpersonal respect.
• Maintain an active and valid license in the State of Utah (if operating UICSL vehicles).
• Strive to learn and serve in compliance with federal regulations and UICSL policies and procedures, and to seek solutions for issues or problems they encounter in alignment with those resources.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Security Guard is responsible for screening clients, visitors, and staff before entering the UICSL facility as required to ensure the physical and clinical security of all assigned premises. The Security Guard is the first point of contact and will be responsible for the screening of all patients, visitors, and staff prior to entering the UICSL facility.

As needed, the Security Guard will implement CDC recommended preventative measures and use personal protective equipment with all clients and visitors entering UICSL facility. The Security Guard ensures operational and functional security for all services provided at UICSL in all facilities, including traffic through clinical spaces, the main entrance of the facility, and associated parking lots; as well as providing information and assistance to clients and maintaining the safety of employees, clients, and facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe and monitor all visitors to the facility, and address any suspicious, dangerous or harmful behavior.
• Assist visitors by opening doors for them, providing information on UICSL services and other general customer service duties.
• Patrol inside and outside the facility for safety check, securing the facility, opening and locking gate, all doors/windows are locked and secured.
• Watch and observe security system/cameras.
• Maintain a record of all deliveries and deliver packages.
• Escort any vendors to departments or through the facility.
• Provide safe and secure functions during events.
• Assist setup and takedown equipment's before and after events with Support Staff.
• Check and patrol other facilities with UICSL.
• Check and secure all fleet vehicles daily.
• Daily log and debriefing to other security and supervisor.
• Assist in emergency preparedness, including serving a role in evaluation of the UICSL clinic/offices when necessary.
• Work in tandem with the Safety Committee to stay up to date on safety and emergency preparedness principles.
• Assist staff and clients during an emergency, while maintaining order, directing staff and clients to safety locations and ensure facility is evacuated.
• Demonstrate understanding and apply working knowledge of safety policies and ensuring safe practices.
• Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with clients proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards, when assigned.
• Keep all protected health information, (PHI) confidential and abide by HIPAA policies for the release and disclosure of any PHI. Will report unauthorized use of disclosure of PHI immediately, to supervisor or HIPAA Privacy Officer.
• Work well under pressure, meet multiple and often competing deadlines.
• At all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with supervisors, subordinates, colleagues, clients and the community.