Security Officer

Help Create a Safe, Welcoming Environment at Meritus Health If you’re looking for a role where professionalism, awareness, communication, and service truly make a difference , consider joining the Meritus Health Security team. In this position, you’ll play an important role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, students, patients, visitors, and physicians across Meritus Health and the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine .

This position is more than protecting people and property. It’s about being a calm, dependable, and helpful presence while supporting a welcoming environment for everyone we serve. What You’ll Do As a member of the Security team, you will: Help maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, students, patients, visitors, and physicians.

Help prevent theft, assault, injury, vandalism, and other security concerns. Support the enforcement of parking and traffic regulations . Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and team members. Apply security and law enforcement practices while responding appropriately to a variety of situations.

Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and a service-focused approach in your daily interactions. What You’ll Bring Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience At least 6 months of previous security experience preferred . Training & Certification Security Guard Training must be completed within 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.

OC training must be completed within 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment. BLS/CPR certification in compliance with policy is required. De-escalation training must be completed within 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The ideal candidate will bring: Knowledge of security and/or law enforcement practices.

Strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to interact effectively and professionally with team members, patients, visitors, and physicians. A dependable, safety-focused approach and the ability to contribute positively to a professional healthcare environment. Driving Requirements For positions requiring the operation of Meritus vehicles: A valid driver’s license is required.

Driving record must meet legal requirements for the type of vehicle operated. No moving violations within the previous three years is preferred. A certified copy of the team member’s driving record must be provided annually on their date of birth. A signed acknowledgment of “Attestation A” of the Meritus Vehicle Management Use and Control Policy is required.

Bring Your Commitment to Safety to Meritus If you are observant, dependable, professional, and comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life , this is an opportunity to make an impact every day. Join Meritus and help create an environment where our patients, visitors, students, physicians, and team members can feel safe, supported, and secure .

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program.

Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role. Happy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.