Hospital Security Officer: Calm Crisis Response & Patrol

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare seeks a Security Officer to protect employees, patients, visitors, and premises on-site. You will deter threats, monitor facilities, and respond calmly to emergencies while following SIH guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and an Illinois license; a background in security or public service is preferred. Training includes EOAM, Taser, and incident command certifications as outlined by SIH.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Illinois license meeting SIH Driver and Fleet Management.
• Ability to read and write detailed incident reports.
• Experience in public service or security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as physical deterrent and visible presence to maintain safety.
• Detect, correct, report, investigate hazards using appropriate tools.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in incident command when needed.
• Maintain records and prepare incident reports accurately.

Skills

Public service experience

Security experience

Basic computer skills

Read/write detailed reports

Calm under pressure

Education

High School diploma

Illinois driver/license competencies

Tools

Video surveillance software

Access management software

Security management software

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare seeks a Security Officer to protect employees, patients, visitors, and premises on-site. You will deter threats, monitor facilities, and respond calmly to emergencies while following SIH guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and an Illinois license; a background in security or public service is preferred. Training includes EOAM, Taser, and incident command certifications as outlined by SIH.