Security Officer

At Memorial Health University Medical Center, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Security Officer to join our team. As a Security Officer, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, employees, and physicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patrol buildings and grounds to prevent and detect crime, prohibited activities, or suspicious behavior.
• Provide a visible presence to deter crime and ensure a safe environment.
• Intercede in disputes between individuals using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills.
• Physically manage combative, violent persons who criminally endanger staff, physicians, patients, or visitors.
• Participate in property control procedures for patient valuables, accounting details, and morgue details.
• Respond to emergency situations, emergency codes, and alarms.
• Detain unauthorized individuals as defined by policy or state law, and release them to the proper authorities.
• Assist air medical teams and transport airlifted patients between the helipad and hospital.
• Control parking and traffic flow, and enforce parking regulations.
• Provide visitor and employee escorts as appropriate.
• Report any conditions that might constitute a security or safety hazard.
• Provide access control to restricted spaces by locking and unlocking doors.
• Investigate and report on any suspicious activity or persons.
• Obtain written or oral statements related to incidents on MHS property.
• Prepare incident reports.
• Assist local law enforcement agencies during investigations or emergencies.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of job placement required.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in security, military, or law enforcement strongly preferred.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.