Security Officer

🛡️ Position Overview

The Security Officer plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, secure, and controlled environment across the hospital’s buildings and grounds. This position supports staff, patients, and visitors by performing routine patrols, responding to incidents, and upholding hospital security standards.

đź“Ť Reports To

Director of Maintenance

🎓 Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: One year of security, safety, or related experience required
  • Skills:
    • Organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Strong communication abilities
    • Ability to manage potentially violent situations calmly and professionally

đź‘‚ Physical & Sensory Requirements

  • Adequate hearing, speaking, and vision to perform all job functions
  • Physical activity during a typical shift:
    • Standing: 30–60%
    • Walking: 30–50%
    • Squatting: 10–30%
    • Sitting: 0–10%

đź“ť General Responsibilities

  • Adhere to hospital guidelines, policies, and the HIPAA compliance plan
  • Maintain punctuality and reliability
  • Foster positive working relationships with coworkers
  • Demonstrate initiative in learning and professional development
  • Follow departmental policies, procedures, and dress code
  • Perform duties beyond the basic job description when needed

 Essential Job Functions

  • Collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure safety and compliance with federal, state, and local laws
  • Assist in developing and updating hospital security guidelines and procedures
  • Monitor compliance with established security protocols and report deficiencies
  • Recommend improvements to enhance safety and compliance
  • Coordinate annual reviews of the Security Management Plan with the PI Coordinator
  • Review and investigate all security incidents, providing follow‑up and reporting to the Safety Committee
  • Oversee acquisition and maintenance of security equipment
  • Support department directors in creating area‑specific security procedures

 Additional Duties

  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support hospital operations
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