Security Officer - Monday-Friday (Midshift)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

2d•$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. The role involves proactive patrol, incident response, access control, and collaboration with clinical staff and emergency responders. The Security Officer is expected to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and effective communication in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a midshift of either 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. The salary range is $19.85–$30.05; actual compensation depends on factors including work history, experience, skill set, and education. Sturdy Health’s benefits package may include healthcare, dental and vision coverage, and retirement benefits. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including its work hours, locations, and physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to health or safety. Duties may change, and the description is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities. The employer emphasizes treating patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect and being sensitive to differing needs, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in security, public safety, hospital, healthcare, or behavioral health environments involving direct interaction with patients, visitors, or the public.
CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
AVADE certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment.
Active driver’s license.
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 and ability to interact respectfully with diverse populations.
Ability to follow protocols, policies, and instructions accurately.
Ability to perform the essential functions, work hours, and physical demands of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to walk for 90% of the work time, run, stand, sit, grip and secure restraints, reach, don and doff protective equipment, and occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds when assisting in a medical emergency or evicting an individual.
Required close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to talk and hear in person and via two-way radio and earpiece, including in crowded and noisy situations.

Nice To Haves

Prior security, law enforcement, military, or hospital security experience.
Healthcare or behavioral health security experience; strongly preferred.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Treat patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, with sensitivity to differing needs and backgrounds.