Security Officer

Memorial Health • Decatur, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about protecting others and maintaining a safe environment? Memorial Health is hiring Security Officers to help ensure the safety and well-being of our patients, visitors, employees, and physicians. This is more than just a security role—it's an opportunity to make a real difference in your community every day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy.
• Five year MVR will be required.
• Must be able to operate automatic shift vehicle.
• Sufficient previous experience in security operations.
• Must be comfortable using a computer and be efficient in data entry.
• Ability to perform job functions outdoors in inclement weather.
• Must be available to work on shift and be subject to on-call.
• Ability to work under stress and to adapt to changing conditions.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly patrols buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism or safety hazards.
• Courteously escorts visitors, patients and staff to and from parking areas. Responds to requests for service.
• Responds to “Code Reds” and drills in accordance with fire alarm procedures outlined in the Hospital Fire Plan.
• Demonstrates good judgment in determining priorities in responding to emergency situations appropriately. Controls disorderly patients in a therapeutic manner by identifying the need, level and type of crisis intervention necessary.
• Maintains accurate and factual typed reports and logs of tour of duty.
• Compliance with departmental or Hospital directives and policy.
• Quality of patient, visitor, staff relations. Strives to be a productive and positive-minded team member of the department and Hospital. (Evaluator’s judgment based partially on feedback from patients, employees and visitors.)
• Extent to which appropriate safety precautions are adhered to, both personally and as it relates to others and the facility at large.
• When assigned one-on-one care, positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient and remain within arm’s length of patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed
• Self-growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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