Security Guard

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health is seeking a dependable and professional Security Guard to join our Security team in a full-time day shift position. This role plays an important part in creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, employees, and providers. In this role, you will be more than a visible presence. You will help protect people, support emergency response, assist staff and visitors, and contribute to the overall safety of a busy healthcare campus. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, observant, respectful, and able to communicate with confidence and professionalism in a variety of situations. At Logan Health, our Security team is part of the larger care environment. Every patrol, escort, response, and interaction helps support our mission of providing quality, compassionate care for all. Working in healthcare security gives you the opportunity to use your skills in a setting where your work truly matters. You are helping create a safe environment for patients during vulnerable moments, supporting staff who are caring for the community, and serving as a trusted resource across the hospital campus.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of previous security or law enforcement experience preferred.
Must meet Montana State Security Officer licensing requirements and successfully obtain license within 30 days of hire.
Current driver’s license required.
Driving record for the previous 36 months must not reflect any major driving offenses, including DUI, felony conviction involving a motor vehicle, suspended license, three or more speeding tickets, or other moving violations.
Experience and/or training in a healthcare environment preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of basic security and fire inspection procedures.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to be a self-starter, use critical thinking skills, set priorities, and work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned premises to help prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
Examine doors, windows, gates, and assigned areas for security concerns or suspicious activity.
Interact professionally with staff, patients, visitors, and providers.
Escort staff, patients, and visitors to and from specific locations as requested.
Respond to emergency alarms, code situations, and safety concerns.
Assist with crowd control, evacuation, and area lockdowns as needed.
Complete reports and document security activity according to department guidelines.
Serve as a liaison between assigned areas and local law enforcement.
Maintain knowledge of assigned floor plans, premises, and emergency entry and exit points.
Investigate and report signs of damage, suspicious activity, or unlawful behavior.
Question and detain unauthorized or suspicious individuals when appropriate.
Contact local police as appropriate.
Support parking lot security and monitor parking areas for safety concerns.
Participate in security and safety functions, including trainings and drills.
Drive the ground ambulance as required.
Transport documents and/or money as necessary.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.