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Security Officer I, PRN

Southern Illinois Healthcare · Herrin, IL · $18.28–$27.42 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a report you've written after an incident. What did you include?

What they are checking: Whether they can write detailed, factual reports that hold up when reviewed later.

Tell me about a time you stayed calm during a confrontation.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay composed under pressure, which the posting lists as a core skill.

This is a PRN role. How flexible is your availability for nights, weekends and short-notice shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they can cover the shifts a hospital security team needs filled.

What would you do

A visitor is yelling at a nurse at the front desk. Walk me through how you'd step in.

What they are checking: Whether they can de-escalate calmly and with courtesy, which the posting names as the expected approach.

A duress alarm goes off on a unit. What do you do on the way there and when you arrive?

What they are checking: Whether they respond quickly while sizing up the scene and communicating with the team.

How would you help staff with a psychiatric patient who is trying to leave?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their role in patient safety and follow policy instead of using force first.

You find a hazardous spill in a hallway. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they secure the area and follow hazardous materials procedures without exposing others.

How would you handle a medical emergency in the parking lot before clinical staff arrive?

What they are checking: Whether they act within their training and get the right help fast.

About the work

How do you patrol a hospital campus so you catch problems early?

What they are checking: Whether they patrol with purpose and look for hazards, not just walk a route.

What does Incident Command mean to you, and how would a security officer fit in?

What they are checking: Whether they understand structured emergency response and their place in it.

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The full job description

As published by Southern Illinois Healthcare.

Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Position Summary • Protects the organization's employees, patients, visitors, properties and all items of value on premises from any preventable harm or danger. Maintains general order of the local environment and intervenes in disturbances in a calm and efficient manner guided by courtesy, established rules and regulations. • Detects, corrects, reports, investigates, manages, and mitigates safety and security hazards and violations on hospital campuses and off site properties using appropriate tools, training, and resources. • Assists in Incident Command situations, psychiatric patient evaluations and management, duress alarms, conflict situations, and hazardous materials/waste spills. Responds and assists with all medical emergencies within the scope of the officer's training. Principal Accountabilities • Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality Education • High School graduate or equivalent Licenses and Certification • Valid Illinois drivers license Experience and Skills • Skills: • Basic computer skills. • Read and write detailed reports. • Able to respond calmly and operate efficiently to emergency and critical confrontations. • Professional and courteous when dealing with staff and public of all age groups. • Maintain a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. • Experience: • Requires experience with the public in a service environment. Security experience preferred. • Level I (within 90 days) • Essentials of Aggression Management (EOAM) certification • Taser Certification • Within 90 days: • FEMA IS- 906: Basic Workplace Security Awareness • FEMA IS- 907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do • Complete handcuff training and demonstrate use according to CMS guidelines. • Requires completion of SIH Security New Hire Orientation Checklist within 90 days. • Level II additional experience: • Requires minimum of 90 days on the job experience. • NIMS - IS-100a • NIMS – IS-200a • Completion of all elements of the Competency Assessment for Promotion from Level I to II. • Basic certification by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety • Level III additional experience: • Requires minimum of 180 days on the job experience. • NIMS – IS-700b • NIMS – IS-800b • Completion of all elements of the Competency Assessment for Promotion from Level II to III. • Advanced certification by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Physical Activities • Intermittent hand manipulation required. • Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 lbs and to help restrain or lift a person. Can be modified. • Requires sufficient strength and agility to respond to crisis situations and critical confrontations. Role Specific Responsibilities LEVEL 1 • Serves as physical deterrent and visible presence to maintain safety and security. • Detects, corrects, reports, investigates, manages, and mitigates safety and security hazards and violations on hospital campuses and off site properties using appropriate tools, training, and resources. • Responds quickly to highly stressful critical and emergency response situations. • Assists in Incident Command situations, psychiatric patients evaluations and management, duress alarms, conflict situations, and hazardous materials/waste spills. • Utilizes reasonable non-deadly force at the minimal amount necessary to establish and maintain control of a subject as related to the level of resistance in accordance with SIH policy and Illinois State Law. • Prioritizes calls for service in order of urgency based on safety needs. • Confronts, assesses, and detains unauthorized persons as identified. • Monitors the premises by patrolling buildings and property on foot or by vehicle to deter criminal activity. • Utilizes security monitoring and video surveillance systems to monitor, detect, and respond to security events. • Controls parking and traffic flow; enforces parking regulations. • Maintains access routes and accessibility to Emergency Department and other entrances/exits for patients, visitors, and EMS. • Escorts personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings as requested. • Assists visitors and patients with wayfinding and issue resolution. • Provides correctional officers/police officers with forensic education as applicable. • Monitors and enforces visitor pass procedures. • Monitors radio communications by Switchboard Operator and other Officers to provide assistance as needed. • Secures and/or unlocks offices and facilities. • Maintains records and accurately prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities and procedures using security management software. • Provides secure courier assistance as required. • Assists with helicopter transfers and other patient movement as required. • Operates and maintains onsite patient transport shuttle as assigned. • Completes and passes focused training such as aggression management, hazardous materials/waste, access controls, and decontamination. • Performs other duties as assigned. Level II additional responsibilities • Actively investigates thefts and responds to other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct. • Coordinates with applicable law enforcement agencies as appropriate. • Utilizes and evaluates access management software and provides video footage as required. • Assists Correctional Officers with forensic patients as requested. • Performs other duties as assigned. Level III additional duties • Serves a resource for Security staff on duty when Security Supervisor or Lead is not present. • Serves as mentor for technical support or guidance at direction of Supervisor or Lead. • Coordinates work assignments at direction of Supervisor or Lead. • Serves as agent of Security by responding to and mitigating complaints as assigned by Supervisor or Lead. • Serves as Safety Officer when Hospital Incident Command is implemented. • Documents and logs Security Lean Daily Management metrics on PCIB. • Participates in weekly gemba walks. • Maintains Advanced certification by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety • Communicates issues to Supervisor or Lead as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned. Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $18.28 To $27.42 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

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