Security Officer - Full Time Days

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a full-time Security Officer to enforce policies and procedures for patients, residents, visitors, and staff, and to patrol and secure assigned facility buildings and grounds. The position works 12-hour day shifts, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for 40 scheduled hours per week, with rotating weekends. The role is performed in a healthcare setting and may involve access to areas where medications are stored for job-related functions. Security Officers respond to requests for assistance, address a range of situations with positive problem-solving outcomes, and work to de-escalate highly stressful situations. They must prioritize service calls according to safety needs, stay aware of local laws affecting conduct on private property, communicate effectively with customers, prepare professional reports, and demonstrate the physical ability to perform basic security functions as trained. The position offers shift differential pay, ongoing training, and overtime opportunities.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with all customers.
Ability to write professional reports.
Physical ability to perform basic security officer functions as trained.
Ability to work with all age groups.
Ability to prioritize calls for service according to urgency and safety needs.
Ability to de-escalate stressful situations.
Maintain awareness of local laws affecting conduct on private property.
May require a current valid driver's license and Sanford insurability, depending on region.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
College or vocational education preferred.
Prior healthcare security, contract security, and/or law enforcement experience highly preferred.
Basic certification by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety preferred within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Enforce policies and procedures with patients, residents, visitors, and staff.
Patrol and secure facility buildings and grounds as assigned.
Monitor visitor conduct and question unauthorized persons on the premises.
Report safety concerns, fire hazards, and security violations.
Respond to requests for assistance from employees, patients, residents, and visitors.
Assist with a variety of situations and seek positive problem-solving outcomes.
Escort personnel to and from parking areas when requested.
Maintain records and prepare incident reports and other documents related to security activities.
Work with all age groups and prioritize service calls based on safety and urgency.
De-escalate highly stressful situations as soon as possible.
Maintain awareness of local laws affecting conduct on private property.