Job description
Security Officer Openings
MaineHealth
Portland and Biddeford, ME
Full time – Day, Evening, Night
Per Diem – Flexible (As Needed)
Shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts.
MaineHealth is currently offering a $5,000 Sign-on bonus for Security Officers! (Paid in 3 installments, prorated for part-time) Current MaineHealth employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Must be separated from MaineHealth system for 6 months to be eligible.
Exciting opportunity to join MaineHealth as a Security Officer! Enjoy work-life balance with a consistent schedule including multiple days off in a row, and the opportunity to incorporate overtime hours into every pay check. Maine Medical Center offers a schedule of 3 days on/ 3 days off, 4 days on/ 4 days off. Southern Maine Health Care offers a schedule of 5 days on/ 2 days off.
On-the-job training available!! Learn more under license/certifications below.
Under the general direction of a security manager or supervisor, the security officer will monitor the healthcare environment to help prevent security incidents from occurring and deescalate incidents as they emerge. They will help generate a feeling of personal safety and good will among staff, patients, and visitors.
The Security Officer may provide protective services and, with sufficient training, patient restraints as deemed necessary by medical staff. The security officer will also assist with the development and coordination of related departmental policies, procedures, and programs, in accordance with federal, state, OSHA, and NIOSH regulations.
- Education: High school diploma or GED is preferred. Associate’s Degree is preferred, but not required.
- License/Certifications: A valid, acceptable State of Maine driver’s license is required for all associates with a maximum of four accrued penalty points. International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Officer Certification is required within the first 12 months of employment. Certified in Management of Aggressive Behavior and CPR is required within in first 90 days of employment.
- Experience: 6 months of healthcare security experience preferred, but not required. Other security or public safety experience is a plus, with an emphasis on providing a safe and dignified environment for all types of people in stressful situations.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to respond to a wide range of patients with a variety of sensitivities as well as communicate as necessary with managers and administrators.
- Excellent ability to identify gaps and solve problems.
- Strong customer service background is required.
- Ability to operate multiple software applications.
To learn more and express interest, please visit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c87d0d9e32e34af38fa5ad8e49345385
About MaineHealth:
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it.
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. In addition to all the benefits you’d normally expect, we offer a flexible work policy to support hybrid and remote workers, student loan assistance, and access to mental health resources for you and your family.
We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering an inclusive work environment and culture of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level. To learn more about our not-for-profit integrated health system, head to mainehealth.org/about.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Portland, ME: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- State of Maine driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person
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