Security Officer, Camden Campus

SGHS•St Marys, GA

About The Position

At Southeast Georgia Health System, the Security Officer helps create a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, providers, and team members. The role protects Health System facilities, assets, and personnel while providing customer service and promoting a culture of safety in a healthcare environment. It includes campus patrol, emergency response, crisis intervention, and interaction with the people and communities served by the Health System. The position requires regular walking and standing, patrolling indoor and outdoor areas, responding to emergencies, operating security vehicles, and interacting with patients, visitors, team members, and community partners. The Security Officer is expected to maintain professionalism when handling sensitive and potentially stressful situations. All team members promote service excellence through positive relationships and by performing their responsibilities according to the highest professional standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous security experience.

Responsibilities

Protect life and property by actively, thoroughly, and unpredictably patrolling the greater campus area on foot and by vehicle.
Detect and report violations of local, state, and federal law and Health System policy in a timely manner.
Monitor compliance with and enforce parking control policy.
Handle morgue access and related activities, including required recordkeeping and interactions with families or next of kin, funeral homes, and the coroner’s office.
Maintain lost and found items and handle and store valuables.
Issue and collect hospital keys from authorized persons.
Respond to and actively participate in crisis intervention situations.
Implement directives from the Public Safety Officer and Department Manager.
Perform report writing and light clerical duties.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Promote service excellence by maintaining positive relationships with customers, other team members, and medical staff.