Security Officer - Security - Days- FT

Memorial Health System; Gulfport, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System seeks a Security Officer to protect patients, visitors, staff and hospital assets. You will handle escort calls, log security events, and document actions to support safety operations.

Responsibilities include safety checks, facility patrols, asset protection, and operating CCTV/alarms while maintaining calm, professional interactions in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• IAHSS certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Valid Mississippi driver’s license required.
• 0 years of experience required; 0–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to security assistance and escort calls with proper documentation.
• Investigate security incidents, gather facts, interview witnesses, and write reports.
• Complete Release of Liability forms for motorist assistance (jumpstarts, lockouts).
• Conduct safety checks and report findings to leadership.
• Perform facility rounds, security checks, and manage door locks per policy.
• Ensure security vehicles pass safety checks before exterior patrols.
• Operate Security Alarm System, CCTV, and related computer equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

De-escalation

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

IAHSS certification (within 12 months)

Job description

The Security Officer is responsible for providing security for patients, visitors, and staff, as well as for the organization's buildings, assets, and properties to protect against theft and vandalism.

Responsibilities

• Provides security for patients, visitors, and staff
  • Responds to security assistance and escort calls, completing necessary call logging, and completion of appropriate documentation
  • Investigates possible security instances, compiling relevant information, interviewing witnesses, and completing written reports
  • Promptly responds to calls and completes a Release of Liability form for motorist assistance, i.e. jumpstarts, and lockouts
• Responsible for protecting the organization's buildings, assets, and properties against theft and vandalism
  • Conducts safety checks of assigned areas, completing appropriate forms and reporting significant findings to leadership
  • Conducts facility rounding, security checks, and manages door locks in accordance with security policy
  • Ensures that proper safety checks are completed on security vehicles before utilizing them for exterior patrol
  • Operates office equipment in the security department, including Security Alarm System, CCTV surveillance system, and computer equipment

Qualifications

• Required: High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Must complete a certification course with the International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) within twelve months of hire date
• Maintain a valid MS driver's license
• Required Experience: 0 years of relevant experience
• Preferred: 0-2 minimum years of relevant experience

Knowledge:

• Healthcare related security protocols

Skills:

• Effective communication and de-escalation tactics

Abilities:

• Remain calm and focused in various social environments

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Work is generally performed in a healthcare environment. Frequent reaching, sitting, walking, and standing may be required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job. Work will involve the assistance with patient restraint.

Job Info

• Job Identification 29104
• Job Category Support (Non-Clinical)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day