Security Officer | Memphis Professional Building | Full Time | Evening Shift

About the role

The Security Officer is responsible for patrolling the hospital and grounds to ensure a safe, secure environment for Associates, patients and their family members, and other visitors to the hospital. This role models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospital, parking and/or assigned area to ensure safety and security for Associates, patients and visitors to the hospital.
• Assumes mobile responsibilities, i.e., van, shuttle.
• Provides customer service and performs general duties.
• Uses proper communication skills for radio and telephone.
• Prepares daily activity reports, Incident Reports, Offense Reports, Fire Reports, etc.
• Maintains property of patients, lost and found property, and documentation on money escorts.
• Maintains appearance and equipment.

Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred - Security or law enforcement 1-3 years
• Required - Class D Driver License - Tennessee
• Required - Security Guard - Unarmed - Tennessee
• Required - Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance License

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security and criminal investigation methods and operations commensurate with education/experience.
• Ability to carry out assigned duties with integrity and honesty.
• Skill in applying appropriate behavior when greeting and assisting members of the public.
• Ability to understand and prepare written materials at a moderate level, such as Incident Reports, as would be acquired through completion of high school.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates and visitors to the hospital.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow.
• Ability to maintain working relationship with co-workers.

Skills

• Physical demands include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Heavy work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Use physical force to resolve an emergency situation periodically to frequently.

Benefits

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.