Campus Police Security Officer

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The officer works with hospital departments and employees at all levels, patients, visitors, medical staff, the public, and local law enforcement agencies. Duties include investigating incidents or unusual occurrences, providing appropriate follow-up and documentation, and testifying in court when requested by subpoena. All duties must follow Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable guidance for healthcare employees.

The position is based at Singing River Gulfport Hospital. The stated schedule alternates between three 12-hour days and four 12-hour days every two weeks. The officer must be able to work assigned schedules, which may change to meet hospital needs, including changes to days off, shifts, or weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in law enforcement or security.
• Successfully complete Singing River Health System Healthcare Security Training.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.
• Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess proficient computer skills, including keyboard proficiency, and be able to use office technology such as telephones and fax machines, as well as MS Outlook and Word.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, decision-making, emotional stability, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Maintain professional etiquette and superior customer service skills.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, including possible changes to shifts, days off, or weekends.
• Be able to remain active for extended periods and move about the office and facility, with occasional travel to another facility within the health system's service area.
• Be able to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels and make fine sound discriminations, with or without correction.
• Have close visual acuity and the ability to shift focus between a computer monitor and nearby printed materials.
• Be able to perform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements while using standard office equipment.
• Be able to frequently exert negligible force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Be able to work with potential exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious-disease hazards.

Responsibilities

• Help establish, promote, and maintain security and property protection programs for 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, provide appropriate follow-up, and document findings.
• Testify in court when requested by subpoena.
• Work collaboratively with hospital departments, employees, patients, visitors, medical staff, the public, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Perform duties in accordance with health system procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable healthcare guidance.

What This Job Offers

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