Security Officer

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 27,923 - 33,558; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Comprehensive benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mid Coast Hospital, part of MaineHealth, is seeking a per diem Security Officer to monitor the healthcare environment and deescalate incidents. This uniformed role requires a valid driver’s license, BLS certification, and CPI/HIC training as applicable.

Per diem with variable hours and a pay range of $20.27–$24.36 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits. The position supports safety and security across MaineHealth facilities, with vaccination requirements and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; IAHSS certification within one year if location requires it.
• BLS certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in hospital safety and security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the healthcare environment to prevent security incidents and deescalate as needed.
• Operate in a uniformed role with necessary safety gear and body camera.
• Communicate with staff and patients calmly under duress; support protective services as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Calm under pressure

BLS certification

CPI training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mid Coast Hospital is a dynamic healthcare organization that offers a full continuum of healthcare services including:

• Mid Coast Hospital, a full-service, 93-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital with an active medical staff of more than 200 physicians and advanced practice professionals, including Mid Coast Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician group with 4 primary care and 18 specialty practices.
• Mid Coast Senior Health, a senior healthcare provider offering assisted living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, as well as SecureCare emergency response.
• CHANS Home Health & Hospice, a home health care agency providing in‑home nursing, rehabilitation, palliative, hospice, and private duty care. Mid Coast Hospital offers all the services you expect from a high-quality community health organization.

Mid Coast Hospital provides Surgical Services, Maternity Care, and Behavioral Health services, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, rehabilitation and therapy, and an array of community health & wellness programs aimed at preventing and managing chronic diseases. Conveniently located in beautiful downtown Brunswick, the Mid Coast Hospital Walk‑In Clinic offers expert and urgent care for minor medical problems such as cuts, sprains, coughs, and infections, plus on‑site diagnostic services, a co‑located laboratory service center, and integration with primary care.

The Security Services Team is seeking a per diem Security Officer to join their team!

Key Duties

• Ability to operate a security vehicle (Driver's License required)
• This is a uniformed position (ballistic vest and body camera)
• Communication with staff and patients in a calm demeanor under duress
• Summary: This position is per diem with variable hours.
• The Security Officer role is responsible for monitoring the healthcare environment to help prevent security incidents from occurring and deescalating incidents as they emerge. May provide protective services and, with sufficient training, patient restraints as deemed necessary by medical staff.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. If appropriate for location, must obtain IAHSS certification within one year of hire required.
• License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Valid Driver’s license if required at local Health System. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or similar to be completed within local Health System requirements. Completion of HIC 100, 200, and 700 if required by facility.
• Experience: Relevant experience in hospital safety and security preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well‑being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job‑related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $20.27 to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part‑time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full‑time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management. MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.