Vail Health has become the world?s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Are you passionate about protecting people and making a difference in your community? Join Vail Health?s Security Team, where your role goes far beyond just watching cameras or walking halls-you?ll be a key player in keeping patients, staff, and visitors safe in a fast-paced, purpose-driven healthcare environment.
Schedule: 3x12 Hour Shifts Weekly - 4 Days Off + OT Opportunities!
About the Opportunity:
As a Security Officer at Vail Health, you?ll help protect our property, people, and assets by enforcing a hospital-wide safety and security program based on Joint Commission standards, industry best practices, and our commitment to exceptional care. You?ll be part of a team that plays a critical, front-line role in creating a secure and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
What?s In It for You?
Consistent Schedule: Work just three 12-hour shifts each week and enjoy four full days off
Overtime Opportunities: Want to earn more? We?ve got you covered
Make a Real Impact: Protect vulnerable patients and support healthcare heroes every day
Professional Growth: Get valuable training and experience in a healthcare environment
Team Culture: Join a close-knit, mission-driven security team that supports each other
Potential Temporary Housing Support Available for Specialists
What You?ll Be Doing:
Patrol VH facilities and grounds to identify safety hazards and suspicious activity
Respond swiftly to alarms, emergency codes, and calls for assistance
Document incidents and investigations accurately and professionally
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and external agencies
Monitor and enforce parking policies and secure hospital access points
Support patients in crisis, including one-on-one watches and behavior management in collaboration with clinical teams
Maintain access control systems, key management, and alarm systems
Help maintain a calm, safe environment by assisting with de-escalation and conflict resolution
Always model Just Culture values and uphold our organizational mission
What You Bring to the Team:
Experience: 2+ years of prior security experience preferred; healthcare security is a big plus
License: Valid driver?s license and a clean DMV record per VH standards
Tech Skills: Able to quickly learn and use computer systems, complete online training, and stay current with documentation
Language: Strong English reading, writing, and speaking skills
Professionalism: Candidates must demonstrate a professional appearance and demeanor, with the ability to effectively comprehend, retain, and process both verbal and written communication.
Be Part of Something Bigger:
At Vail Health, we?re not just a hospital-we?re a community healthcare leader dedicated to excellence. When you join us, you're not just taking a job-you're starting a career with purpose.
Ready to make an impact and grow your career in security? Apply today and join a team where your presence truly matters.
Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:
Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Educational Programs:
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Paid Time Off:
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.