Police Officer

Memorial Health; Tennessee; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health seeks a security professional to support the MMC Security Operations team. The role protects assets, staff, patients, and visitors within MMC ED and the hospital, following established protocols for escalation of force. Requires police academy certification and off-duty work approval.

The position emphasizes safety, integrity, quality, and stewardship, with duties including patrols, incident reporting, and ongoing training compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a certified police academy (PTI or equivalent).
• Must be able to maintain state/local licenses for armed security work.
• Proof of off-duty work approval from a police department prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies at MMC using escalation of force per protocol.
• Observe and report activities to protect staff, patients, and visitors.
• Conduct periodic security tours and inspect devices.
• Maintain order and enforce laws and hospital directives.

Skills

Situational awareness

Observation reporting

De-escalation

Security procedures

Education

Police academy certification

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type / Job Description Summary

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.
• Observes and reports activities and incidents, providing for the security and safety of MMC property, staff, patients, and visitors.
• Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and inspects security devices.
• Preserves order and acts to enforce laws, regulations, and directives pertaining to staff, patients, visitors, and premises.
• 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.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations.
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to DMH Security shift leader or Decatur Police department as appropriate.
• Prepares logs and reports as required.
• Complete assigned Computer Based Learning (CBL) modules annually.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Pay Transparency

$0.01 - $0.01 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.