Security Officer Armed

Powers Health; Munster (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Powers Health in Munster, IN is seeking a Part-time Security Officer to provide a proactive, visible deterrent and respond to incidents across hospital property. The role emphasizes safety for patients, staff and visitors and requires professional conduct and reliable documentation of events.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, possess arrest powers if applicable, a valid driver's license, and be able to qualify with weapons

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy required for police powers.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to qualify with weapons annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive security and deter crime on hospital property.
• Respond to crimes and disturbances; may apprehend offenders and assist staff with restraining patients; document incidents accurately.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written documentation

People relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Job description

Hours/Pay Period: 40

FTE: 0.5

PART-TIME ACTIVE DUTY OFFICER

MUNSTER LOCATION

The purpose of a Security Officer is to provide a proactive, visible deterrent to the commission of crimes on hospital property. Further, Officers are required to respond to crimes and disturbances on hospital property and to take appropriate action. These responses may require Officers to apprehend violent offenders, assist staff with restraining patients and document these occurrences. Security Officers are responsible for the protection and safety of the Hospital, its patients, employees, visitors of all age groups and their property.

Education/Experience: All Officers are required to possess excellent verbal skills and should be able to relate to people from all walks of life. They must also possess the ability to document occurrences in writing accurately. A minimum of a high school degree or its equivalent is required. Police Officers are required to have successfully completed the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and have arrest powers in Lake County, Indiana. Other armed Security Officers are required to have successfully completed an accredited Law Enforcement Academy and possess an unlimited Indiana handgun permit. Further, all officers must successfully qualify with their weapons each year and submit certification of the same. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their legal residence.