Security Officer | Germantown Evening Shift

The Security Officer is responsible for patrolling the hospital and grounds to ensure a safe, secure environment for Associates, patients, and their family members and other visitors. The officer models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

The officer also performs general customer service duties, uses proper communication skills for radio and telephone, and prepares daily activity reports, incident reports, offense reports, fire reports, and other documentation.

• Patrol the hospital, parking, and/or assigned area to ensure safety and security for Associates, patients and visitors
• Assume mobile responsibilities, i.e., van, shuttle
• Provide customer service and perform general duties
• Use proper communication skills for radio and telephone
• Prepare daily activity reports, Incident Reports, Offense Reports, Fire Reports, etc.
• Maintain property of patients, lost and found property and documentation on money escorts
• Maintain appearance and equipment

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Preferred – Security or law enforcement 1-3 years

• Required – Class D Driver License – Tennessee – Tennessee Motor Vehicle
• Required – Security Guard – Unarmed – Tennessee – Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

• Knowledge of security and criminal investigation methods and operations commensurate with education/experience.
• Ability to carry out assigned duties with integrity and honesty.
• Skill in applying appropriate behavior when greeting and assisting members of the public.
• Ability to understand and prepare written materials at a moderate level, such as Incident Reports.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates and visitors.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and maintain control of workflow.
• Ability to maintain working relationship with co-workers.

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job.

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: heavy work – exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The Associate may be required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
• Periodically or frequently use physical force to resolve an emergency situation.
• Ability to successfully participate and complete departmental specific required training that includes physical, hand‑on training and competencies.