Security Officer

Memorial Physician Practices; Tennessee; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Highpoint Health - Riverview Regional Medical Center seeks a dedicated Security Officer to join our team in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will conduct rounds, monitor facilities, and respond to security incidents to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

The role requires Tennessee unarmed security licensure, strong communication skills, and the ability to work afternoon, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Tennessee unarmed security licensure must be obtained and maintained.
• Ability to complete state fingerprinting/background requirements and hospital pre-employment screening.
• NCI/Handle With Care training within onboarding timeframe.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, visitors and staff.
• Dependability and ability to cover afternoon, evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Ability to stay calm and exercise sound judgment during security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine security rounds to identify safety concerns.
• Perform building and door checks, verify areas are secured during evening/night hours.
• Monitor the facility and respond to security incidents or hazards.
• Provide general security assistance to staff, patients, and visitors.
• Assist with occasional bank runs and other security-related tasks.
• Provide 1:1 observation support for behavioral health patients when requested.
• Complete required 1:1 observation documentation and incident reports.
• Maintain awareness and follow emergency, alarm, safety and disaster-preparedness procedures.
• Assist staff and visitors with safety questions and directions.

Skills

State security license

Background check

Handle With Care training

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Shift flexibility

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your experience matters

Highpoint - Riverview Regional Medical Centerispartof 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 a Security 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:

Full-Time

• Weekend/Night Shift:

Friday, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM

Saturday, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM

Sunday, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM

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.
• Financial Protection& 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.