Security Officer

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, ME is seeking a per diem Security Officer to join its Security Services Team. The role involves patrolling and monitoring the hospital environment, and wearing a ballistic vest and body camera as part of a uniformed post.

You will work with staff and patients, remain calm under pressure, and help prevent incidents while deescalating as needed. A high school diploma, BLS certification, CPI training, and a valid driver’s license are required or obtainable within

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred and certification within one year may be required.
• BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of hire.
• CPI or similar de-escalation training to be completed within local Health System requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the healthcare environment to help prevent security incidents.
• Deescalate incidents as they emerge and provide protective services as needed.
• May provide patient restraints as deemed necessary by medical staff.

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS Certification

CPI Training

Job description

Description

Mid Coast Hospital

Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 86808

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 Include

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)

1. Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. If appropriate for location, must obtain IAHSS certification within one year of hire required.
2. 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.
3. Experience: Relevant experience in hospital safety and security preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. 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,