Evening Healthcare Security Specialist

Care New England; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System is seeking a Security Guard to support the Emergency Department and Butler Hospital campus. You will perform scanning procedures for non-staff entering the department and assist clinical staff with de-escalation, patient interventions, and other security-related support.

Responsibilities include screening, monitoring, rounds, documenting incidents, and maintaining confidentiality while providing professional service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic hospital security and safety procedures.
• Ability to observe, assess situations, and respond appropriately.
• Skill in using screening equipment and documenting incidents.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to remain calm, maintain confidentiality, and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform security screening procedures for non-staff entering the Patient Assessment and Emergency Department areas.
• Monitor patients, visitors, and the environment to help maintain a safe and secure setting.
• Conduct routine rounds of designated areas and report unusual conditions, safety concerns, or security incidents.
• Assist clinical staff with de-escalation efforts, patient interventions, and other security-related support as needed.
• Support the detection, confiscation, and secure handling of prohibited items in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete required logs, reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow hospital policies, safety procedures, infection control standards, and confidentiality requirements.
• Provide professional, respectful service to patients, visitors, and staff while responding to security needs.

Skills

Knowledge of hospital security

Observation & situational assessment

Screening equipment usage

Communication & customer service

Calm under pressure & confidentiality

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Care New England Health System is seeking a Security Guard to support the Emergency Department and Butler Hospital campus. You will perform scanning procedures for non-staff entering the department and assist clinical staff with de-escalation, patient interventions, and other security-related support.

Responsibilities include screening, monitoring, rounds, documenting incidents, and maintaining confidentiality while providing professional service to patients, visitors, and staff.