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What You Should Know About the Security Officer II:
- Hours vary with different shifts to cover department needs. Works primarily in the Emergency Department.
- This position is based within Jefferson Regional Safety and Security Department
Job Summary:
The Security Officer is charged with the responsibility to prevent crimes, investigate incidents, educate employees, deal with combative persons, detain persons for the police department, and perform numerous service tasks.
Security Officer II Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical or Associate Degree in law enforcement, social science, physiology, or other related fields preferred.
- BLS/CPR required upon hire or obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Firearm Certification required upon hire and obtain annually.
- This is a safety sensitive position. *
- Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in law enforcement (i.e., policer officer, military, parole probation, Arkansas department of corrections, etc.)
- Letter of recommendation from SCA mental health
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and manage conflicts.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, and respond quickly to emergencies
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations regarding safety, security, and patient confidentiality
- Strong knowledge of emergency procedures, de-escalation techniques, and conflict resolution
- Preferred Requirements:
- Preferred 1 year of supervisory experience in a health care environment or other setting.
- Knowledge of security operations and protocols in healthcare or hospital environments
- Experience in hospital or healthcare security preferred
Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Matching Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career growth
- And much, much, more!
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
*Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical or Associate Degree in law enforcement, social science, physiology, or related field
- BLS/CPR certification upon hire or within 30 days
- Firearm certification upon hire and annual recertification
- Minimum 8 years of experience in law enforcement (police, military, parole/probation, corrections, etc.)
- Letter of recommendation from SCA mental health
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and manage conflicts
- Physical ability to stand, walk, and respond quickly to emergencies
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations regarding safety, security, and patient confidentiality
- Strong knowledge of emergency procedures, de-escalation techniques, and conflict resolution
- Preferred: 1 year supervisory experience in healthcare or other setting
- Preferred: knowledge of security operations and protocols in healthcare/hospital environments
- Preferred: experience in hospital or healthcare security
- Prohibition on current illegal drug use (safety-sensitive position)
What We Do
Acute care hospital and health system serving the community with its mission of improving health through excellence and compassion, with the vision of being the healthcare provider and employer of choice in southeast Arkansas.
