Security Officer

Commonspirit-Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift incentives

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside seeks a Security Officer to uphold safety standards across the facility. You will patrol areas, deter and investigate incidents, monitor cameras and emergency systems, and coordinate responses via radio while aligning with hospital values and quality improvement goals.

The role emphasizes vigilance, strong observation, and proficiency with surveillance and dispatch technologies, ensuring a secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Six (6) months healthcare security experience preferred.
• One (1) year security officer experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety by patrolling assigned areas and deterring crime.
• Monitor surveillance equipment and emergency systems; dispatch personnel by radio.
• Respond to calls for assistance; report and document incidents clearly and timely.
• Protect staff, patients, and visitors; respond to emergencies and codes as needed.
• Log all activities and ensure incident reports are complete and accurate.
• Use appropriate codes in dispatching security officers and know hospital locations.

Skills

Observation

Electronic surveillance

Radio dispatch

Patrolling

Security procedure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic surveillance equipment

Hospital security radios

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime.

Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment.

• Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner. Calls may include incidents such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, or to emergency codes, and requests for opening doors.
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed; and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, and supplies, including of radios and hospital codes.
• Reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conducts investigations, and writes incident reports.
• Ensures that l all activities are logged. That incident reports are accurately completed that they are clear, concise, legible, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to write location.

We are offering a $1,500 Sign on Bonus and Shift Incentive to new hires that meet eligibility requirements

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or equivalent and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting , upon hire or
• Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting or
• One (1) year experience as a security officer.
• Driver's License: NE, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.