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Police Officer

Memorial Health · Decatur, IL · Per diem

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How is police work inside a hospital different from patrol work on the street?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that patients, privacy and care come first, and force has a different context here.

Tell me about a time you talked someone down who was in a mental health crisis.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with crisis intervention, which is common in an emergency department.

Tell me about a time you wrote a report that later mattered. What made it hold up?

What they are checking: Whether their documentation is accurate and complete, since incidents may lead to legal or regulatory review.

How do you stay courteous with people who are scared, in pain or angry, shift after shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can live the courtesy standard the posting names even under constant stress.

What would you do

A patient in the emergency department is yelling at staff and getting closer to a nurse. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they lead with de-escalation and protect staff without making the situation worse.

A family member insists on seeing a patient who has asked for no visitors. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can enforce patient wishes and privacy while treating upset families with respect.

How do you work with clinical staff when a patient needs to be restrained?

What they are checking: Whether they know their role versus the clinical team's role and follow policy closely in a high-risk moment.

You notice a door that should be secured is propped open near the ED at night. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act on small security gaps before they become incidents.

The posting mentions working under the security supervisor with security staff. How do you see your role alongside unarmed security officers?

What they are checking: Whether they will work as a team member rather than above the security staff they support.

About the work

What are your responsibilities around carrying a firearm in a hospital, and when would you consider using it?

What they are checking: Whether they show sound judgment and restraint with an armed role in a place full of vulnerable people.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: Job Description Summary: This position is under the direct supervision of the Memorial Medical Center (MMC) Security Operations team, shift supervisor, for the assigned shift. This position is responsible for assisting the MMC Emergency Department (ED) Security Controller for the protection, safeguarding, safety, and security of assets, property, personnel, patients and all visitors, within the MMC ED and hospital in general. Perform all appropriate related and unrelated duties, as directed. This is a physical security position. Job Description: Education: • Must have successfully completed a certified police academy, (PTI or equivalent), 400 plus hour, law enforcement academy. Licensure/Certification/Registry: • Must be able to maintain any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing and permit requirements for armed police/security work and specific protective device and weapons qualifications. Experience: • Must maintain employment with a local municipal, city, county, or state police department, in good standing, and approved for off-duty work utilizing police department equipment (i.e. uniforms, weapon, vehicle (if issued), etc.) Proof of approved off-duty work required before hire. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons. Responsibilities • Responds to unusual or emergency situations at MMC using the appropriate escalation of force level up to, and including, armed response by following established protocol. • undefined • Observes and reports activities and incidents, providing for the security and safety of MMC property, staff, patients, and visitors. • undefined • Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and inspects security devices. • undefined • Preserves order and acts to enforce laws, regulations, and directives pertaining to staff, patients, visitors, and premises. • undefined • Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values: • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others. • Integrity: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude. • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results. • Stewardship: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays. • undefined • Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations. • undefined • Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to DMH Security shift leader or Decatur Police department as appropriate. • undefined • Prepares logs and reports as required. • undefined • Complete assigned Computer Based Learning (CBL) modules annually. • undefined • Performs other related work as required or requested. Pay Transparency $0.01 - $0.01 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.

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