Healthcare Security Officer — Night Shift

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a security officer to enforce policies, patrol facilities, and secure buildings. The role requires responding to requests, reporting hazards, and assisting staff, patients, and visitors with professionalism.

Shifts include 1am–7am and other night hours with a 40-hour schedule. Candidates should be able to handle high-stress situations, prioritize safety, and follow local laws while maintaining clear incident records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• College or vocational education is preferred.
• Prior healthcare security, contract security or law enforcement experience is highly preferred.
• May require a current valid driver's license with Sanford insurability depending on region.
• Basic certification by IAHSS preferred within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors conduct of visitors on premises and confronts unauthorized persons for questioning.
• Reports safety, fire hazards or security violations.
• Responds to all requests for assistance from employees, patients/residents and visitors.
• Assists with any and all situation; i.e., problem-solving with positive outcomes.
• May escort personnel to and from parking areas as requested.
• Maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.
• Ability to work with all age groups.
• Must prioritize calls for service in order of urgency based on safety needs.
• Security officers are expected to de-escalate highly stressful situations.
• Maintain awareness of local laws affecting behavior on private property.
• Skills include effective communication, professional reporting, and basic security duties.

Skills

Observation and alertness

Communication

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College or vocational education preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking a security officer to enforce policies, patrol facilities, and secure buildings. The role requires responding to requests, reporting hazards, and assisting staff, patients, and visitors with professionalism.

Shifts include 1am–7am and other night hours with a 40-hour schedule. Candidates should be able to handle high-stress situations, prioritize safety, and follow local laws while maintaining clear incident records.