Security Officer 2 - PRN
Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you had to enforce a rule with someone who didn't want to follow it.
What they are checking: Whether they can hold a line respectfully without making the situation worse.
In a hospital, security also greets patients and visitors. How do you balance being friendly with being watchful?
What they are checking: Whether they see customer service as part of security, not a distraction from it.
This is a PRN role with on-call and weekend shifts. How do you stay sharp and current when you work irregularly?
What they are checking: Whether they will keep up with post orders and changes even when they aren't on site every week.
What would you do
A visitor in the emergency department is getting louder and more agitated with staff. Walk me through how you respond.
What they are checking: Whether they lead with calm verbal de-escalation and only escalate force or help when it is truly needed.
An overhead emergency code is called while you're dealing with a parking complaint. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they prioritize correctly and know which calls must be dropped for a life-safety code.
You find a door that should be locked propped open in a restricted area. What steps do you take?
What they are checking: Whether they secure the area, check for anything wrong, and report it so the cause gets fixed.
A staff member asks you to remove a patient who is refusing to leave. What do you need to know before acting?
What they are checking: Whether they check with clinical staff and policy before acting, since a patient's rights and safety are involved.
About the work
What do you look for when you patrol a parking lot or building at night?
What they are checking: Whether they patrol with purpose, checking doors, locks, lighting and people, instead of just walking a route.
How do you write a shift report so someone reading it later understands exactly what happened?
What they are checking: Whether their reports are factual, timed and specific enough to hold up for managers or police later.
How have you helped with a fire drill or emergency drill before, and what is security's job during one?
What they are checking: Whether they understand their role in drills like controlling access and helping people move safely.
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