Armed Security Officer

Cass Regional Medical Center; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO seeks a full-time Security Officer (Night shift) to provide professional security oversight of the hospital and grounds, protecting people and property in line with state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards. Requires high school diploma and private officer commission with firearms/taser certification.

The role requires strong communication, ability to work under stress, and proficiency with surveillance systems.

Qualifications

• Must obtain private officer commission in Harrisonville with qualifying score.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain firearms and taser certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional security oversight of the hospital and grounds.
• Protect persons and property in accordance with state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
• Recommend policies related to the job's purpose and essential responsibilities.
• Assess risks and confront hostile individuals as needed.

Skills

Communication

Crisis management

Stress tolerance

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surveillance software

Firearms certification

Taser certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harrisonville, MO 64701
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Job Shift: Night
Primary Purpose: To provide professional security oversight of the hospital and grounds by protecting persons and property in accordance with state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards while promoting the Cass Regional mission statement.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

Formally responsible for making recommendations regarding policies associated with the job's purpose and essential responsibilities.

Decision Making

The ability to confidently assess all available information, both known or reasonably available, in order to identify risks when dealing with combative patients; ability to know how and when to confront family members who are being hostile or argumentative with staff.

Formal Supervisory Responsibility

No formal supervisory responsibility.

Required Knowledge

Must be able to obtain a private officer commission in the City of Harrisonville, which includes shooting a qualifying score from a certified firearms instructor.

Required Skills and Ability

The ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing; be proficient with computer and surveillance programs; be able to work well with individuals under stressful conditions; understand fire safety principles and the ability to direct others during an emergency in a professional manner.

Unusual Working Conditions

Must be able to traverse all types of terrain in all types of weather and will assist in the restraint and control of combative patients or suspects. Due to the nature of the position (responding to various situations) there is a risk of “potential exposure to hazardous drugs and chemicals.”

Education and Certification/ Registration required for the Position

High school diploma or equivalent.

QualificationsMaintain firearms and taser certification.