Security Officer - 40h Nights

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

6d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The hospital Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and hospital property. This role involves proactive patrol, incident response, access control, and collaboration with clinical staff and emergency responders. The Security Officer must exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and effective communication in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience in security, public safety, hospital, healthcare, or behavioral health environment involving direct interaction with patients, visitors, or the public.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong observational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service mindset with the ability to interact respectfully with diverse populations.
Ability to follow protocols, policies, and instructions accurately.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital security experience
Advanced security education
Experience using access control and CCTV systems
Strong report writing skills

Responsibilities

Maintain safety and security throughout hospital buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
Conduct routine and random patrols to deter and detect unsafe or suspicious activity.
Respond promptly to security incidents, alarms, emergencies, and requests for assistance.
De-escalate disruptive situations involving patients, visitors, or staff using approved techniques.
Assist with behavioral health or combative patient situations in accordance with hospital policy and training.
Control access to restricted areas and verify identification as required.
Monitor security systems, including cameras, alarms, and access control systems.
Provide assistance, directions, and customer service to patients and visitors in a professional manner.
Accurately document incidents, observations, and actions taken in written reports.
Support emergency response activities, including fire alarms, evacuations, medical emergencies, and disaster situations.
Collaborate with hospital leadership, clinical staff, and local law enforcement as needed.
Comply with hospital policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in required training, drills, and continuing education.
Consistently treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.
Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, and with or without reasonable accommodation.