Security Guard (1250)

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center is seeking a PRN Security Officer to patrol hospital campuses and attached facilities, ensuring safety for patients and staff.

You will intervene during incidents of violence or disruption, monitor security cameras and desk activity, and report unusual events. Responsibilities may include transporting lab specimens or mail as needed and working independently under minimal direction.

Qualifications

• Patrol hospital campuses and clinics to deter and detect security incidents.
• Intervene to subdue patients, visitors, or employees during violent or irrational episodes.
• Monitor access points and security systems; report unusual activities.
• May handle lab specimens or deliver mail/supplies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Patrol areas of hospital, Southwest Outpatient Clinics, Rehabilitation and Cancer Institute buildings and grounds.
• Respond to security incidents and ensure safety of staff and patients.
• Coordinate with security desk and monitoring systems to maintain situational awareness.
• Perform duties independently with professional conduct and flexibility to shift assignments.

Skills

Patrol areas

Intervene in disruptive incidents

Monitor security systems

Self-defense and firearms experience

Tools

Security equipment

Job description

SMRMC PRN 1250-Security Guard-8076
Job Summary: The Security Officer safely performs all duties related to security. The Security Officer position is for a person trained and willing to perform security and patrol related duties. Will be responsible to patrol areas of hospital, Southwest Outpatient Clinics, Southwest Outpatient Rehabilitation and Mississippi Cancer Institute buildings, parking lots, and grounds to assure security and prevent damage or loss of organization and /or employee property. The security officer is expected to intervene and subdue patients, visitors, or employees during episodes of violent or irrational behavior. Must be experienced in the use of firearms and self-defense. May be assigned to monitor visitor flow at the security desk or watch security monitor system and report any unusual activities. May be required to pick up lab specimens and deliver mail/supplies. Possesses ability to work independently after minimal directions and instructions. Must perform all duties in a reasonable and timely manner. Must be willing to be reassigned during shift according to security needs, workload, and staffing. Must be able to work and relate in a professional, non-defensive manner with peers, physicians, administration, patients, and visitors.