Security Technician

About the role

Build Your Career. Make a Difference. We are seeking a dedicated Security Technician to help maintain a safe, secure environment for patients, visitors, employees, and all who interact with the organization. In this role, you will conduct patrols, monitor safety and security risks, respond to incidents, and support emergency preparedness efforts. This position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm and effective in high pressure situations. Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: No Job is based: Presbyterian Hospital Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Complete all required training within established timeframes and maintain full knowledge of departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine and ad‑hoc patrols of hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, and safety or infection‑control hazards.
• Document all shift activities through accurate logs, incident reports, and required written documentation, ensuring accountability for the full duration of each shift.
• Inspect and maintain security equipment. Including patrol vehicles, uniforms, and communication devices. Reporting issues promptly and ensuring readiness for duty.
• Respond to security‑related incidents such as workplace violence reports, requests for escorts, key services, vehicle assists, and other calls for service with appropriate urgency.
• Conduct investigations, collaborate with local/state/federal agencies when authorized, and professionally interact with employees, physicians, visitors, contractors, and vendors.
• Support emergency and safety operations, including participation on the Hazardous Material/Decontamination team and assisting medical staff with violent, agitated, or restrained individuals.
• Manage patient valuables, lost‑and‑found items, and parking/traffic control; enforce parking policies and monitor visitor conduct to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, report misconduct or safety concerns promptly, and keep supervisors informed of activities, location, and any changes relevant to employment.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting, extended standing, and foot patrols and assist with lifting patients, visitors, staff, or deceased individuals as needed.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• Less than one year experience in general security, however 1 year security experience is preferred.
• All facilities require the ability to drive a company owned vehicle. Must have a current New Mexico driver's license , and must be insurable by Presbyterian Healthcare Services
• All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
• Wellness
• Why work at Presbyterian?
• As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
• About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
• Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
• AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
• We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare

Benefits

Additional Information

Location Address: 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $17.46 Maximum Offer $25.95 Now Hiring: Security Technician

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