Security Officer

Memorial Physician Practices; Carthage (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Well-being programs

Job summary

Highpoint Health - Riverview Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Security Officer. You will conduct routine rounds, secure designated areas during evenings, monitor the facility for incidents, and support staff, patients, and visitors with a professional presence.

Responsibilities include 1:1 observation support for behavioral health patients when needed, timely incident reporting, and following emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain Tennessee unarmed security licensure.
• Ability to complete state fingerprinting/background requirements and pre-employment screening.
• NCI/Handle With Care training within onboarding timeframe.
• Ability to document incident reports and 1:1 observations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine security rounds throughout the hospital.
• Perform building and door checks, ensure areas are secured during evening/night hours.
• Monitor the facility and respond to security incidents or hazards.
• Provide security assistance to staff, patients, visitors with a professional presence.
• Assist with bank runs and other security tasks.
• Provide 1:1 observation support for behavioral health patients when requested.
• Complete required incident reports and documentation.

Skills

Security rounds

Documentation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCI/Handle With Care training

Tools

Fingerprinting/background checks

Job description

Your experience matters

Highpoint - Riverview Regional Medical Centerispart Lifepoint Health,a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Weare driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aSecurity Officerjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Security team plays an important role in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. This is a hands-on, service-focused team where you'll make an impact through proactive rounding, assisting others, and supporting the hospital's day-to-day safety needs.

How you'll contribute

ASecurity Officerwho excels in this role:

• Conduct routine security rounds throughout the hospital to proactively identify safety or security concerns.

• Perform regular building and door checks, including verifying designated areas are properly secured during evening and overnight hours.

• Monitor the facility and respond promptly to actual or potential security incidents, hazards, or concerns.

• Provide general security assistance to hospital staff, patients, and visitors while maintaining a professional and service-oriented presence.

• Assist with occasional bank runs and other assigned security-related tasks.

• Provide 1:1 observation support for behavioral health patients when requested.

• Complete required Q15 documentation when assigned to 1:1 patient observation.

• Accurately and timely document security incidents and complete required incident reports.

• Maintain awareness of and follow hospital emergency, alarm, safety, and disaster-preparedness procedures.

• Assist staff and visitors with safety-related questions, directions, and general support.

• Complete required security, safety, Handle With Care, and facility-specific training.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with hospital policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, required. Additional requirements include:

• Ability to obtain/maintain required Tennessee unarmed security licensure.

• Ability to successfully complete applicable state fingerprinting/background requirements and hospital pre-employment screening.

• NCI/Handle With Care training within the required onboarding timeframe.

• Ability and willingness to complete detailed written documentation, including incident reports and patient-observation documentation.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.

• Dependability and ability to work assigned afternoon, evening, night, weekend, and/or holiday coverage based on the specific opening.

• Ability to remain calm and use sound judgment when responding to security concerns or agitated individuals.

Preferred

• Previous hospital security experience.

• Previous security experience in another environment.

• Experience working in a healthcare, behavioral health, or other public-facing environment.

Schedule:

Two Full-Time openings are available with the following schedules:

• Opening 1 - Evening Shift:
• Opening 2 - Weekend/Night Shift:

Monday-Thursday, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM

Friday, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM

Saturday, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM

Sunday, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM

Candidates will be considered for the schedule that best aligns with their availability.

Whyjoin us

We believethat investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• FinancialProtection& PTO:Life, accident, criticalillness, hospital indemnity insurance, short-andlong-term disability, paid family leaveandpaid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Highereducation and certification tuitionassistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement packageandcompany match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learningandcareer advancement opportunities.

More about Highpoint - Riverview Regional Medical Center

Highpoint Health - Riverview is proud to be recognized as a Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader and a recipient of the 2024 Chartis Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality and Patient Perspective. The hospital has also earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association's Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification, demonstrating its commitment to high-quality, safe patient care.

EEOC Statement

"Highpoint - Riverview Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Highpoint - Riverview Regional Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.