Security Officer​/Wed Midnight to Fri, Sat

Security Officer – Full Time (Wed Midnight to 06:30, Thu, Fri, Sat 18:30 to 06:30)

Schedule: FT, Wed Midnight to 06:30, Thu, Fri, Sat 18:30 to 06:30

Location: Omaha, NE

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting‑edge Hubbard Center for Children. Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Under the general observation and assistance of a Security Officer II, this entry‑level security position is accountable for the day‑to‑day functions of Security and Safety within the hospital and other assigned CHS entities. It ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements and provides a secure environment for patients, families, guests and staff.

• Performs internal and external foot and/or vehicular patrols. Stands at stationary security posts in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) to maintain a safe and secure environment. Demonstrates situational awareness and addresses threats urgently.
• Responds to calls for service as dispatched by the Security Control Center or self‑initiated in a timely manner following established SOPs, demonstrating urgency and PEP‑C (professional, ethical, partnering with compassion).
• Effectively controls combative, unruly or intoxicated patients, visitors, employees or trespassers, deescalating the situation using appropriate methods to achieve a desirable outcome. Practices “language of caring” and demonstrates the minimal force necessary to achieve a security objective.
• Maintains a safe environment by practicing situational awareness and being observant for safety and security concerns and taking initiative in addressing them promptly.
• Provides timely information to the Security Control Center Operators to ensure accurate documentation of activity and completes all incident reports in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with policy and SOP.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Performs physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).

• Previous hospital, customer service, or general work experience (preferred).

• Ability to read, write, speak, and perform mathematical calculations to complete investigations, reports, and interact professionally with the public, patients, visitors, employees and staff.

• BLS – Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association (required).
• Completion of Response to Resistance training or equivalent Human Factor Research Group (PPCT) defensive tactics training within 60 days (required).
• Completion of IAHSS Basic Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) course within 180 days (required).
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record (required).

Entry level

Full‑time

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