Security Officer I

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Inc.; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Inc. is seeking a Security Officer to protect patients, visitors and staff.

The role includes patrolling the campus, monitoring surveillance, controlling entry to restricted areas and responding to emergencies in a fast-paced hospital environment. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, a CLEET Armed Security Guard License, and the ability to communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CLEET Armed Security Guard License required.
• Certified Peace Officers must obtain CLEET Armed Security Guard Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of related security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively patrols premises to monitor activity and controls access to restricted areas.
• Responds to emergencies and deterring theft or vandalism with a visible security presence.
• Enforces hospital policies, documents and reports security incidents and breaches.
• Assists with evacuations and emergency response procedures.
• Coordinates with law enforcement when necessary and maintains adherence to safety procedures.

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.DaysSchedule:Fri, Sat, Sun 6:30a-7pmJob Summary: The Security Officer maintains a safe and secure environment by patrolling premises, monitoring surveillance equipment, and enforcing security policies. This role helps prevent theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access while ensuring the safety of Saint Francis Health System (SFHS) patients, visitors, staff, equipment, supplies, facilities, and hospital contents.Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: CLEET Armed Security Guard License. Certified Peace Officers must obtain CLEET Armed Security Guard Certification within ninety days (90) of hire.Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of related security experience, preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to utilize effective verbal, written, and listening skills to effectively communicate with the public. Ability to utilize positive interpersonal skills to interact with patients, visitors, and hospital staff. Ability to maintain professional and courteous during highly stressful and fast-paced situations.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Actively patrols premises to monitor activity, controls access to restricted areas, responds to emergencies, prevents unauthorized entry, and detects suspicious behavior. Ensures compliance with site rules, policies, and safety procedures. Protects patients, staff, and visitors, enforces hospital policies, and coordinates with law enforcement when necessary. Maintains vigilance and responds to potential threats while deterring theft or vandalism through a visible presence. Documents and reports security incidents, suspicious activities, and breaches. Assists with evacuations and emergency response procedures. Ensures adherence to legal and regulatory security requirements. Enforces hospital entry and exit policies to prevent unauthorized access.Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.Special Job Dimensions: None.Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.Security - Muskogee CampusLocation:Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.EOE Protected Veterans/Disability