Security Officer

Memorial Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

4 days per week shifts

Every other weekend coverage

Job summary

Memorial Health is hiring Security Officers to protect patients, visitors, employees, and physicians across its facilities in Decatur, IL. The role emphasizes safety, vigilance, and supportive service as a trusted presence on site.

Shifts run 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. with four days per week and every other weekend coverage. A shift differential is available, and training is provided to ensure proper response to emergencies and codes.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable using a computer and be efficient in data entry.
• Must be able to operate automatic shift vehicle.
• Five year MVR will be required.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly patrols buildings and grounds to prevent hazards.
• Courteously escorts visitors, patients and staff to and from parking areas.
• Responds to emergency codes and drills.
• Maintains accurate reports and logs of tour of duty.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed across the hospital environment.

Skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

USD $17.14/Hr.

Max

USD $26.56/Hr.

Overview

Are you passionate about protecting others and maintaining a safe environment? Memorial Health is hiring Security Officers to help ensure the safety and well‑being of our patients, visitors, employees, and physicians. This is more than just a security role—it's an opportunity to make a real difference in your community every day.

Now Hiring For Multiple Shifts

• Shifts typically are 7:00am - 7:00pm or 7:00pm - 7:00am working 4 days per week
• Every other weekend coverage

Shift differential pay is available —we’ll go over the details during your recruiter call!

If you’re looking for a meaningful role with purpose and stability—and you’re ready to step up and help keep our hospitals safe—we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Education and/or Other Requirements

High school diploma or GED. Must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy. Five year MVR will be required). Must be able to operate automatic shift vehicle. Sufficient previous experience in security operations. Will receive patient restraint and one‑on‑one inservice training.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable using a computer and be efficient in data entry.

Environmental Factors

Will be exposed to dangers of assault and hazard resulting from investigation of alarms, confronting suspicious persons, calls for service, and other breaches of the peace. Must have ability to perform job functions outdoors in inclement weather; must be available to work on shift and be subject to on‑call. Occasional involvement in patient restraint.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods. Occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching and extension of arms is required. Occasional running is required.
• Must be able to rapidly climb up five flights of stairs while carrying a ten pound fire extinguisher. Must be able to move fifty pounds to waist level using proper body mechanics.
• Must have visual acuity and field of vision sufficient or correctable to see suspicious activity/persons, or unsafe/out of norm conditions day and night.
• Must have near visual acuity sufficient or correctable to read reports, work with records and files, and view CCTV monitors.
• Must have hearing sufficient or correctable to notice unusual noises, alarms, radio calls and pages, and calls for help. Must possess assisted coordination/ability in both hands sufficient to lock/unlock doors, type, open doors, and operate a two‑way radio, write notes, hold, carry and manipulate items.

Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work under stress and to adapt to changing conditions.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly patrols buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism or safety hazards.
• Courteously escorts visitors, patients and staff to and from parking areas. Responds to requests for service.
• Responds to “Code Reds” and drills in accordance with fire alarm procedures outlined in the Hospital Fire Plan.
• Demonstrates good judgment in determining priorities in responding to emergency situations appropriately. Controls disorderly patients in a therapeutic manner by identifying the need, level and type of crisis intervention necessary.
• Maintains accurate and factual typed reports and logs of tour of duty.
• Compliance with departmental or Hospital directives and policy.
• Quality of patient, visitor, staff relations. Strives to be a productive and positive‑minded team member of the department and Hospital. (Evaluator’s judgment based partially on feedback from patients, employees and visitors.)
• Extent to which appropriate safety precautions are adhered to, both personally and as it relates to others and the facility at large.
• When assigned one‑on‑one care, positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient and remain within arm’s length of patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed.
• Self-growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.