Security Officer, Per Diem

About the role

The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and professionals at Samaritan Healthcare. This position involves continuous patrols, monitoring CCTV cameras, responding to emergencies, and providing escort services.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior security checks hourly and twice per shift respectively.
• Monitor CCTV cameras and respond to the Emergency Department.
• Control access by stopping unauthorized vehicles and directing them to appropriate areas.
• Maintain a keen sense of awareness to detect suspicious activities, safety hazards, and unauthorized individuals.
• Respond immediately to requests for assistance and maintain availability by page, phone, or radio.
• Lock/unlock doors as assigned and provide shuttle and escort services.
• Complete incident reports and daily officer logs.
• Ensure no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies.
• Conduct self in a professional manner and ensure personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of law enforcement or military experience preferred.
• Previous industrial security and/or law enforcement training.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (HCP) certification within 3 months of hire.
• IAHSS certification after hire.
• Demonstrate competency on department-specific equipment.
• Exercise safe judgment and follow legal and ethical guidelines.
• Communicate effectively using verbal and written skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Physical stamina and strength to effectively use physical restraint.
• Ability to spend long hours on patrol or at a monitor station.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Skills

• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction when necessary.
• Performs independent problem solving.
• Exercises safe judgment in decision-making.
• Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.

Benefits

No benefits package is offered, but there is an extra incentive of receiving an additional 12% differential.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a per diem position working various hour shifts and days of the week, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.