Security Officer

How You'll Contribute

A Security Officer who excels in this role:

• Proactively monitor hospital premises and respond quickly to any potential or active security threats.
• Investigate, manage, and document all security incidents, hazards, and unusual activities.
• Follow and enforce established policies, including alarm systems and emergency/disaster preparedness procedures.
• Lead and participate in safety drills and simulations to ensure staff readiness.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and a visible security presence to support the safety of staff, patients, and visitors.
• Conduct regular patrols to prevent theft, vandalism, fire risks, and unauthorized access.
• Manage traffic and parking flow while maintaining accurate reports, records, and security documentation.

Schedule

• Full-Time; Nights: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, along with short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and PTO.
• Tuition assistance, certification support, student loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health, including gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and employee discounts.
• Ongoing learning opportunities and career advancement support.
• Travel and entertainment discount programs to help you make the most of your time off.

Requirements

• Much walking is required during normal duty shift. Position requires mobility, bending, occasional lifting (5-50lbs), stooping, standing and sitting.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients, as well as to ability to observe and report incidents.
• Potential for exposure to inclement weather, unpleasant odors or sights.
• Must be physically fit and alert.
• Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity is required.
• Moderate to high stress level.
• May require physical exertion during stressful encounters with challenging individuals.
• May have to restrain individuals or deal with resistance on a daily basis.
• MUST be able to remain calm, continue to function effectively, and develop priorities during stressful situations.
• MUST maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, often under conditions of urgency and in pressure situation.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Assist in light snow removal and ice melt spreading to help ensure the safety of all staff, patients, and visitors.
• Assist in lifting or moving patients as requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Handle With Care certification within 3 months of hire or transfer.
• Strong critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain calm and take appropriate action in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to de-escalate conflicts and manage difficult or sensitive situations.
• Basic report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to perform physical duties, including standing, walking, and patrolling for extended periods.
• Previous security, healthcare, or customer service experience preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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