Armed Uniform Police Officer - South - PRN

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks an Armed Uniformed Police Officer to patrol the hospital and grounds, ensuring safety for staff, patients and visitors.

Responsibilities include incident reporting, providing customer service, maintaining order, and upholding MLH Mission, Vision and Values. The role requires a high school diploma and prior police/security experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post Certified Police Officer with 1-3 years security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospital, parking and/or assigned area to ensure safety and security for Associates, patients and visitors to the hospital.
• Provides customer service.
• Uses proper communication skills for radio and telephone.
• Prepares daily activity reports, Incident Reports, Offense Reports, Fire Reports, etc.
• Maintains property of patients, lost and found property, and documentation on money escorts.
• Maintains appearance and equipment.
• Maintains order and follows hospital policies.
• Follows laws and guidelines established by healthcare accrediting organizations.
• Performs other security duties as assigned.

Skills

Security operations

Written incident reporting

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Armed Uniformed Police Officer is responsible for patrolling the hospital and grounds to ensure a safe, secure environment for Associates, patients and their family members, and other visitors to the hospital. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

A Brief Overview

The Armed Uniformed Police Officer is responsible for patrolling the hospital and grounds to ensure a safe, secure environment for Associates, patients and their family members, and other visitors to the hospital. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Patrols hospital, parking and/or assigned area to ensure safety and security for Associates, patients and visitors to the hospital.
• Provides customer service.
• Uses proper communication skills for radio and telephone.
• Prepares daily activity reports, Incident Reports, Offense Reports, Fire Reports, etc.
• Maintains property of patients, lost and found property, and documentation on money escorts.
• Maintains appearance and equipment.
• Maintains order and follows hospital policies
• Follows laws and guidelines established by healthcare accrediting organizations
• Performs other security duties as assigned.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience Requirements

• Primary Employment as Post Certified Police Officer
• 1-3 years One (1) year of law enforcement or corporate security experience.

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Class D Driver's License
  T nese Motor Vehicle
• Class D Driver's License
  Mississippi Motor Vehicle
• Class D Driver's License
  Arkansas Motor Vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of security and criminal investigation methods and operations commensurate with education/experience.
• Ability to carry out assigned duties with integrity and honesty.
• Skill in applying appropriate behavior when greeting and assisting members of the public.
• Ability to understand and prepare written materials at a moderate level, such as Incident Reports.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates and visitors to the hospital.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow.
• Ability to maintain working relationship with co-workers.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: heavy work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The Associate may be required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).
• Periodically to frequently use physical force to resolve an emergency situation.
• Ability to successfully participate and complete departmental specific required training that includes physical, hands on training and competencies.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience:

POST Certified Police Officer, Security or law enforcement

Certifications:

Class D Driver's License - Arkansas Motor Vehicle, Class D Driver's License - Mississippi Motor Vehicle, Class D Driver's License - Tennessee Motor Vehicle

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.