Security Officer

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Wyoming is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe, secure, and orderly healthcare environment for patients, visitors, staff, and property. The role requires professionalism, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to respond appropriately to routine and emergent situations.

The position emphasizes effective communication, calm demeanor under pressure, and the ability to document activities and incidents in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and respectful under stress.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and report writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a healthcare environment, including interaction with individuals experiencing physical or behavioral distress.
• Ability to meet all physical and readiness requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and orderly healthcare environment for patients, visitors, staff and property.
• Respond to routine and emergent security situations.
• Follow departmental policies, organizational standards, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with incident reporting and documentation as required.

Skills

Effective verbal and written comms

Calm under stress

Basic computer skills

Interact with distressed individuals

Meet physical readiness requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, our mission, vision, and values serve as the foundation for how we care for patients, support our practitioners and co-workers, and engage with our community. We follow the “Planetree” methodology of “Person-Centered Care”. These guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define the expectations for every member of our team.

Our Mission

Compassionate care for every life we touch

Our Vision

To be our community’s trusted healthcare leader

Our Values

• Be Kind - Demonstrating compassion, consideration, and thoughtfulness
• Be Respectful - Being mindful of individual perspectives, priorities and needs
• Be Accountable - Taking responsibility for our commitments, behaviors, and actions
• Work Collaboratively - Cooperating with and encouraging each other to achieve a common goal
• Embrace Excellence - Dedicated to setting standards that meet and exceed expectations

JOB SUMMARY

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly healthcare environment for patients, visitors, staff, and property. This role requires professionalism, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to respond appropriately to routine and emergent situations. Security Officers perform essential job functions in accordance with departmental policies, organizational standards, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications/Licenses

N/A

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and respectful under stress.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and report writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a healthcare environment, including interaction with individuals experiencing physical or behavioral distress.
• Ability to meet all physical and readiness requirements of the role.

MHSC offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, & a generous paid time off program.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• a generous paid time off program

MHSC is an EEO/AA/Drug and Tobacco Free facility.

If you have more questions about this position, please feel free to call the Human Resources department at 307.352.8160.