Security Officer 2

St. Luke's Health System•Meridian, ID

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited/moderate supervision, the Security Officer 2 is responsible for the safety and well-being of patients, visitors, staff, and hospital property. The role is part-time at Meridian Medical Center, with a Thursday–Friday schedule from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. The officer patrols premises and grounds, secures property, controls facility access, responds to alarms and emergencies, investigates incidents and disturbances, and prepares detailed reports. The role may involve de-escalating high-risk situations, retaining physically assaultive patients as ordered by clinical staff within established parameters, collecting and securing weapons and illicit drugs, and collaborating with care teams during Designated Examiner evaluations. It may also include visitor screening and parking enforcement and reporting. The position handles moderately complex issues and refers more complex matters to higher-level staff. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. A valid, current driver's license is required, and the role is subject to St. Luke's driving policy and ongoing driving-record checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of relevant experience.
Valid, current driver's license; the role is subject to St. Luke's driving policy and driving-record checks.

Responsibilities

Make periodic tours of premises and grounds, examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are properly secured.
Guard property against damage, fire, theft, trespassing, and illegal entry, and control access to health system facilities.
Use de-escalation tactics with high-risk patients or visitors to limit harm; retain physically assaultive patients as ordered by clinical staff within established parameters.
Respond to alarms, including baby alarms, elopements, hospital-designated codes, fire drills, disasters, and lockdown procedures.
Investigate incidents, collect data, report security, safety, and fire hazards, and help maintain the daily incident log.
Investigate disturbances and security breaches, liaise with police when needed, maintain order and safety during emergencies, and write detailed incident reports.
Collect and properly secure weapons and illicit drugs according to policies and standards.
Collaborate with the care team during Designated Examiner evaluations of patients on involuntary hold to ensure personnel safety.
Screen visitors and issue visitor passes when appropriate.
Monitor patient, visitor, and employee parking; enforce parking regulations and issue citations when appropriate.
Compile leadership reports with parking citation, location, towing, and trend statistics.
Handle moderately complex issues and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.