Security Officer, full time, evenings

Holland Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Hospital is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard patients, visitors, staff and the hospital environment. The role requires vigilance, incident documentation, and collaboration with the safety team to maintain a secure facility.

The position supports patient care by ensuring a safe, calm environment and by following established procedures for emergencies and security incidents. Training includes BLS and access-control operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher education preferred.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• State of Michigan Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of patients, visitors, staff and hospital premises.
• Monitor access points using card access control and keys, and conduct patrols.
• Document incidents accurately and in a timely manner to ensure proper records.
• Respond to emergencies and mitigate threats to safety and security.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS through American Heart Association

State of Michigan Driver's License

Job description

The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of all patients, visitors, staff and guests, as well as all areas of the hospital facility and grounds. This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her area.

Employment Type: Full Time (76 hours every two weeks)

Shift: 3p-11p or 3p-3a

Week 1: Sun/Wed/Thurs (3p-3am)
Week 2: Mon/Fri-Thurs (3p-3a), Tues/Sat (3pm-11pm)
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 38
Weekends Required: Every other weekend

• High school diploma/GED or higher education
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• State of Michigan Driver's License Documentation

• Employee completes all departmental and organizational documentation (including, but not limited to occurrence reports, close observation summaries and education logs) in a timely, objective and accurate manner, including all pertinent information.
• Employee maintains a consistent level of activity, focusing efforts on initiatives which benefit the organization, in line with departmental expectations.
• Employee consistently and reliably acts to mitigate the threat of physical, psychological or monetary harm or distress to patients, visitors, guests and staff in all manner of situations.
• Employee is vigilant in maintaining control of the facility and the security-sensitive areas within, employing physical countermeasures such as card access control and keys as well as procedural countermeasures such as facility patrols, observation and reporting of suspicious activity.
• Employee acts reliably and confidently in both a proactive and reactive manner to mitigate the physical, psychological and monetary impact of all manner of emergency events.

Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

Why Holland Hospital?

In a word—caring. Here, we not only strive to provide the best possible care to our patients, but also nurture the continued health and wellness of our most valuable asset: our employees. We believe superior service is only possible with a superior workforce. Our collaborative, can-do culture makes all things possible. And, our family-like feel makes Holland Hospital not only a great place to work, but a career that feels like home.