Security Officer - Security (Full Time)

St. Peter's Health; Montana; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health in Montana is hiring a Security Officer to provide operational expertise and leadership support in all security services. This position ensures a safe and welcoming environment, maintains compliance with safety standards, and promotes high satisfaction levels among patients and staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of healthcare security processes and must be able to obtain a State of Montana Security License within six months of hire. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Healthcare Security practices, healthcare preference.
• Experience in law enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across all facilities.
• Interpret and enforce security-related policies and regulations.
• Maintain situational awareness and proactive risk mitigation.

Skills

Healthcare Security processes

Law enforcement experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Security Officer provides leadership support, guidance, and operational expertise to Security Services to ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across all St. Peter's Health facilities. This role supports best practices in safety and security, contributes to the organization’s Environment of Care (EOC) standards, and promotes high levels of patient, physician, visitor, and employee satisfaction. Serving as a subject matter expert, the Security Officer interprets and enforces security-related policies, procedures, and regulations in compliance with state and federal laws, including the constitutional rights of citizens. The Security Officer maintains heightened situational awareness, takes a proactive approach to risk mitigation and incident resolution, and ensures compliance with current licensure, organizational policies, and regulatory guidelines to support a culture of safety and professionalism.

Knowledge / Experience

Experienced professional with knowledge of Healthcare Security processes, healthcare specific preferable. Law enforcement experience preferred.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent GED.

License / Certification / Registry / Additional Qualifications

State of Montana Security License at time of hire or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.