HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICER (MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE)

Security Officer

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated and vigilant Security Officer who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about ensuring safety and security. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. They are dependable, able to handle high-pressure situations with composure, and committed to upholding our high standards of security and service. If you are someone who values teamwork, integrity, and making a positive impact in a healthcare setting, we want you on our team. Join us in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all at MU Health Care!

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system the only in mid-Missouri is home to multiple hospitals, including the regions only Level 1 Trauma Center and regions only Childrens Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

To enforce the security policies and procedures of the University of Missouri Health Care and enforce traffic and parking regulations at the facility, its parking garage, lots, and ground while on duty. Patrol designated areas as assigned by shift supervisor; write parking tickets for illegally parked vehicles; Investigate complaints, disturbances and thefts completing a concise and factual report in accordance with policies and procedures.

Operate two-way communication system to send and receive messages following appropriate radio protocol. Record all activities occurring on the assigned shift. Assist law enforcement personnel to various hospital areas in order to monitor compliance to hospital policy; provide outside law enforcement personnel with information and assistance with investigations occurring in the hospital by following established protocol. Assist in restraining individuals who are disruptive or in violation of the law in the University of Missouri Health Care facilities, parking garage, lots or grounds while on duty.

Assist local Fire Department with calls to University of Missouri Health Care facilities; respond to alarms of types to University of Missouri Health Care facilities. Assist in the training of new officers as assigned; may direct and review work of Security staff and review officer incident reports to ensure completeness in the absence of the shift supervisor.

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary. Must maintain a valid drivers license.

Previous security experience. Ability to lift / move / carry objects or persons. Ability to restrain patients / visitors. May require ability to go through narrow spaces and climb ladders. Should be willing / able to become a notary public.

Successful completion of initial training within sixty days of hire date. Complete other training as assigned by Security Manager.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and / or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and / or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. This role may also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.