Campus Police Security Officer

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer helps establish, promote, and maintain hospital security and property protection programs for facilities within Singing River Health System. The officer patrols facilities to help prevent fire, theft, and vandalism and responds to the security needs of health system personnel. The role requires a confident, even-tempered, tolerant, and professional approach, knowledge of law enforcement procedures and techniques, and the ability to work quickly and effectively in difficult situations.

The officer interacts with hospital departments, employees, patients, visitors, medical staff, the public, and local law enforcement while respecting others’ rights, property, and privacy. Duties include investigating incidents or unusual occurrences, providing appropriate follow-up and documentation, and testifying in court when requested by subpoena. All work must follow Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable guidance for health care employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in law enforcement or security.
• Successfully complete SRHS Healthcare Security Training.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication, sound judgment, emotional stability, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and handle complex situations.
• Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships and provide professional customer service.
• Be proficient with computers and keyboards and able to use office technology, including telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends based on hospital needs.
• Be able to remain active for extended periods and perform the described physical, sensory, and movement-related tasks.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills when working with patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Help establish, promote, and maintain hospital security and property protection programs across Singing River Health System facilities.
• Patrol facilities to prevent fire, theft, and vandalism.
• Respond to security needs of Singing River Health System personnel.
• Investigate incidents and unusual occurrences, and provide appropriate follow-up and documentation.
• Testify in court when requested to do so by subpoena.
• Interact professionally with hospital departments, employees, patients, visitors, medical staff, the public, and local law enforcement.
• Perform duties in accordance with health system procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED