Security Observation Officer - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Security Observation Officer on a PRN basis for Olathe Hospital. This role focuses on continuous one-on-one monitoring of at-risk patients to ensure safety, prevent injuries, and promptly report changes to clinical staff.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, screening visitors, ensuring secure access, and preparing logs and reports, with emphasis on professionalism and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred 1+ year experience in security, healthcare security, or related field.
• Military, law enforcement, or armed security experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uninterrupted observation of patients to ensure a safe environment.
• Regulate access to patient care areas, screening visitors and belongings for potential hazards.
• Remove potentially harmful objects and maintain a secure setting during extended care.
• Support and protect medical staff in situations where a patient poses a risk to themselves or others.
• Prepare logs, reports, and documentation using clear grammar and professional standards.

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Position Title: Security Observation Officer - PRN, Olathe 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
• Time Type: Job

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.