Police Officer

Memorial Home Services; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Decatur, IL, seeks a dedicated security officer to support the MMC Security Operations team. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, patrolling the facility, and safeguarding staff, patients, and visitors.

The role requires completion of a police academy program and ongoing off-duty police department involvement, with a focus on safety, integrity, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a certified police academy (PTI or equivalent).
• Must maintain employment with a local police department in good standing and be approved for off-duty work.
• Proficiency with protective equipment, restraints and firearms.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and incidents with escalation of force per protocol.
• Observe, report, and secure MMC property, staff, patients, and visitors.
• Perform periodic site tours to identify hazards and check security devices.
• Preserve order and enforce laws, regulations, and directives for staff, patients, visitors, and premises.
• Patrol on foot or vehicle; check for unsafe conditions, unlocked doors, and security violations.
• Report incidents or suspicious activity to DMH Security shift leader or Decatur Police department as appropriate.
• Prepare logs and reports as required; complete annual CBL modules.
• Perform other related work as required.

Skills

Armed security

Emergency response

Observation & reporting

Patrol operations

Incident escalation

Education

Police academy certification

400+ hours training

Tools

Weapons qualification

Job description

This position is under the direct supervision of the Memorial Medical Center (MMC) Security Operations team, shift supervisor, for the assigned shift. This position is responsible for assisting the MMC Emergency Department (ED) Security Controller for the protection, safeguarding, safety, and security of assets, property, personnel, patients and all visitors, within the MMC ED and hospital in general. Perform all appropriate related and unrelated duties, as directed. This is a physical security position.

Education:

• Must have successfully completed a certified police academy, (PTI or equivalent), 400 plus hour, law enforcement academy.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Must be able to maintain any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing and permit requirements for armed police/security work and specific protective device and weapons qualifications.

Experience:

• Must maintain employment with a local municipal, city, county, or state police department, in good standing, and approved for off-duty work utilizing police department equipment (i.e. uniforms, weapon, vehicle (if issued), etc.) Proof of approved off-duty work required before hire.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons.

Responsibilities

• Responds to unusual or emergency situations at MMC using the appropriate escalation of force level up to, and including, armed response by following established protocol.
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• Observes and reports activities and incidents, providing for the security and safety of MMC property, staff, patients, and visitors.
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• Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and inspects security devices.
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• Preserves order and acts to enforce laws, regulations, and directives pertaining to staff, patients, visitors, and premises.
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• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:
• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• Integrity: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
• Stewardship: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
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• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations.
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• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to DMH Security shift leader or Decatur Police department as appropriate.
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• Prepares logs and reports as required.
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• Complete assigned Computer Based Learning (CBL) modules annually.
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• Performs other related work as required or requested.