Security Observation Officer - PRN

kansashealthsystem; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System in Olathe is seeking a Security Observation Officer at Olathe Hospital to monitor at-risk patients and maintain a safe, respectful environment.

You will oversee uninterrupted patient observation, screen visitors, remove hazards, and report changes to clinical staff promptly.

The position requires a high school diploma; preferred experience includes military, law enforcement, healthcare security, or Fire/EMS service, with 1+ years in related roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1+ years related security experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare security or hospital environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uninterrupted observation of assigned patients to ensure a safe environment.
• Regulate access to patient care areas, screening visitors and their belongings for potential hazards.
• Remove potentially harmful objects and maintain a secure setting for patients under extended care.
• Support and protect medical staff in situations where a patient poses a risk to themselves or others.
• Stay alert to patient behaviors, particularly during late-night or low-activity periods.
• Prepare logs, reports, and documentation with clear grammar and professional standards.

Skills

Security experience

Healthcare security

Military/Law enforcement

Fire/EMS experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Title

Security Observation Officer - PRNOlathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Security Observation Officers provides continuous one-on-one monitoring of patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others. The role focuses on maintaining patient safety, preventing injury, and promptly reporting behavioral or medical changes to clinical staff.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Maintain uninterrupted observation of assigned patients to ensure a safe environment
• Regulate access to patient care areas, screening visitors and their belongings for potential hazards
• Remove potentially harmful objects and maintain a secure setting for patients under extended care
• Support and protect medical staff in situations where a patient poses a risk to themselves or others
• Stay alert to patient behaviors, particularly during late-night or low-activity periods
• Ensure property removal complies with policies and procedures
• Adhere to company policies and report any incidents immediately
• Notify clinical staff, chain of command, and Hospital Management of behavioral escalations or location changes; assist with patient restraints only as a last resort, prioritizing safety and dignity
• Provide courteous, respectful interactions with employees, patients, and visitors, presenting a professional image of the client and security team.
• Prepare logs, reports, and documentation using clear grammar and professional standards
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 or more years Related Experience
• 1 or more years Experience
• Military, Law Enforcement, or Armed Security Experience
• Healthcare Security Experience
• 1 or more years Fire/EMS Services

Job Requisition ID:

R-53994

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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