FT Security Officer| Olive Branch | Evenings

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Olive Branch, MS

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About The Position

The Security Officer patrols the hospital, parking areas, and assigned grounds to help ensure a safe and secure environment for Associates, patients, family members, and visitors. The role may include mobile responsibilities such as operating a van or shuttle, providing customer service, and completing general duties. The Security Officer communicates by radio and telephone, prepares activity and incident-related reports, maintains patient and lost-and-found property and money-escort documentation, and maintains equipment and personal appearance. The position models behavior consistent with MLH’s Mission, Vision, and Values and has no supervisory or lead responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required Tennessee Class D driver license.
• Required Tennessee unarmed security guard certification from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
• Knowledge of security and criminal investigation methods and operations commensurate with education and experience.
• Ability to perform duties with integrity and honesty, communicate verbally with Associates and visitors, and interact appropriately with the public.
• Ability to understand and prepare written materials at a moderate level, including incident reports.
• Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks, maintain workflow, and maintain working relationships with coworkers.
• Ability to participate in and complete required departmental training, including physical, hands-on training and competencies.
• Physical capability for heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently; performing activities such as climbing, pushing, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion; and periodically to frequently using physical force to resolve emergencies.
• Good balance and coordination, along with the visual acuity described for report preparation, reading, and facility observation.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of security or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the hospital, parking areas, and assigned locations to support safety and security for Associates, patients, and visitors.
• Perform mobile duties, including van or shuttle responsibilities.
• Provide customer service and perform general duties.
• Use appropriate communication skills on the radio and telephone.
• Prepare daily activity, incident, offense, and fire reports, among other documentation.
• Maintain patient property, lost-and-found property, and money-escort documentation.
• Maintain appearance and equipment.

What This Job Offers

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