Hospital Security Officer – Protecting Patients & Staff

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors. You will patrol, monitor alarms, respond to incidents, investigate breaches and document events with clear reports in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes proactive security, strong interpersonal skills, keen observation, and adherence to protocols within the Gilbert, AZ community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months experience as a security officer involving extensive public contact.
• Arizona State Driver's License required.
• American Heart Association-issued BLS card within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner to incidents such as violent or unruly individuals and emergencies.
• Patrol the facility/grounds by foot or vehicle and monitor alarms; dispatch officers as needed.
• Investigate security breaches, write incident reports, and document in daily logs.
• Log all activities with clear, concise reports and use appropriate codes in dispatches.

Skills

Proactive security

Interpersonal skills

Keen observation

Protocol adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Criminal justice degree (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors. You will patrol, monitor alarms, respond to incidents, investigate breaches and document events with clear reports in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes proactive security, strong interpersonal skills, keen observation, and adherence to protocols within the Gilbert, AZ community.