PSMC Officer

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Inc.; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Inc. in Americus, GA is seeking a PRN/Per Diem Security Officer to protect patients, staff, and visitors. You will safeguard hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned.

The role requires vigilance, quick decision-making, and adherence to hospital policies. The position emphasizes responding to emergencies, managing patient and visitor safety, and coordinating with internal teams to maintain a secure environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years experience in healthcare security or law enforcement field or equivalent background.

Responsibilities

• Investigates incidents and takes actions as required.
• Maintains familiarity with disaster plans and roles.
• Conduct on-scene investigations and make arrests as appropriate.
• Handle patient and visitor control incidents and ensure safety.

Skills

Healthcare security

Law enforcement background

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Number:34795Location:Sumter CampusStreet Address:126 US-280City, State:Americus, GeorgiaZip Code:31719Department:PSMC SECURITYShift:VariableJob Type:PRN/Per DiemPosted Date:2026-08-19Job Description Summary:Provide security for patients, employees, and visitors; protect hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned.Description:Job SummaryProvide security for patients, employees, and visitors; protect hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Work Experience2 - 3 years Experience in a Healthcare Security assignment and / or Law Enforcement Field, or further background equivalent with guard service company or military police (Required)Licenses and CertificationsRequired Certifications/Licensures: Active Law Enforcement Certification in the State of GeorgiaEssential FunctionsOFFICER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST:Investigates and makes arrests as necessary.Maintains familiarity with disaster plans, fulfilling role as outlined.Document actions taken during emergencies.Conduct on scene investigations, making arrest if appropriate.Handle patient and visitors control incidents. Use restraints when necessary with minimum force.Additional DutiesAdheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.