Armed Security Officer

Alton Memorial Hospital; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a full-time Security Officer to ensure the safety of all staff and visitors. Responsibilities include conducting patrols, responding to emergencies, and maintaining safety protocols. The position offers leadership opportunities, with a pay range based on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance paid for by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance on first day

Paid Time Off benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• No experience necessary for supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous patrols of the medical center.
• Respond to emergencies as per security protocols.
• Maintain proper documentation for patrols and incidents.

Skills

Crisis Mitigation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Criminal Justice/related

Tools

ASP Baton Certification

CPR/AED

IAHSS

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

PPCT

Job description

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Alton Memorial Hospital provided pay range

This range is provided by Alton Memorial Hospital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.62/hr - $29.26/hr

Additional Information About The Role

Are you looking for a career in Security? Look no further than BJC! At Alton Memorial, we offer great leadership opportunities and multiple ways to advance within your career.

• Days
• 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (rotating weekends off)
• Military Experience Encouraged
  
  

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The security department's goal is to maintain a safe work environment for all staff, visitors, patients and physicians. Security is responsible for safety at the hospital, medical office building and Eunice Smith Nursing Home, plus parking lots and roadw

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the medical center, while being attentive and alert to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees and hospital property.

Responsibilities

• Individuals must be 21 years or older to work in this position.
• Responds to emergency situations according to approved, established Security Department protocol.
• Ensures equipment issued and used during the execution of duties is properly maintained.
• Provides continuous security patrols of all areas of the medical center.
• Mitigates crisis situations such as code responses, responding to disturbances, fires and disaster drills and situations.
• Ensures proper documentation is completed on all patrol vehicles. Responsible for documenting incident reports.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

• Applicable govt regulations
• Valid Driver's License
  
  

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree
• Criminal Justice/related
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

• ASP Baton Certification
• CPR/AED
• IAHSS
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
• PPCT
• PD - PSUL
  
  

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance
  
  

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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