Healthcare Security Officer: Emergency Response & Safety

Best Care; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect patients, staff, and property across its facilities in Fremont, NE. The role emphasizes policy enforcement, emergency response, and maintaining a safe environment for all.

Responsibilities include patrols, access control, incident reporting, and collaboration with external agencies. Requires a high school diploma, 2–3 years of security experience, and relevant certifications; TPR/NVCI training provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor's in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement preferred.
• TPR and NVCI certifications within 1st year.
• 2–3 years security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides security at assigned Health System facilities via patrols to ensure safety.
• Mentors staff by explaining policies and procedures and equipment use.
• Operates access programs; produces ID cards and monitors doors/alarms.
• Implements disaster plan; coordinates with supervisors during emergencies.
• Assists outside agencies per policies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provides security escort for deceased/valuables following policies.
• Conducts escorted transport of patients/visitors/staff per procedures.
• Assists injured/ill individuals following policies to offer medical care.
• Responds to hospital emergencies per directives to establish safety.
• Controls combative or intoxicated individuals using presence, de-escalation, tactics.
• Supports Lost and Found program with proper documentation.
• Documents incidents in Patient Safety Incident Reporting system.
• Adheres to PPE and infection control guidelines.
• Participates in committees and fosters cooperative work environment.
• Maintains professional, customer-centric demeanor in challenging situations.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Patrol procedures

Incident reporting

Communication skills

Access control

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA or BA in Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement (preferred)

Threat Pattern Recognition (TPR) cert within 1 year

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) cert within 1 year

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect patients, staff, and property across its facilities in Fremont, NE. The role emphasizes policy enforcement, emergency response, and maintaining a safe environment for all.

Responsibilities include patrols, access control, incident reporting, and collaboration with external agencies. Requires a high school diploma, 2–3 years of security experience, and relevant certifications; TPR/NVCI training provided.