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Security Officer

Memorial Health · Decatur, IL · $17.14–$26.56 an hour · Full time

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

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About your past

Tell me about your previous security experience. What kind of incidents did you handle most?

What they are checking: Whether they have enough real security experience, which the posting requires.

The posting requires a clean driving record under the fleet safety policy. Tell me about your driving history.

What they are checking: Whether they meet a hard requirement and are honest about it.

Shifts are 12 hours, four days a week, with every other weekend. How do you stay alert on a long, slow overnight?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay focused when nothing is happening, which is when problems are easiest to miss.

What would you do

A visitor in the emergency department is yelling and getting close to a nurse. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they can de-escalate first and use force only as a last resort.

You are assigned to sit one-on-one with a patient who is a danger to themselves. How do you approach that shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay alert and compassionate during long, quiet but important watches.

A staff member asks you to let someone into a locked unit without a badge. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow access policy even when a coworker pressures them.

What would you do in the first few minutes if a child was reported missing in the hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they know to act fast and follow the facility's emergency code process.

About the work

You will receive patient restraint training. When do you think restraints are appropriate, and when are they not?

What they are checking: Whether they understand restraint as a clinical decision with strict rules, not a security tool.

How is hospital security different from security at a store or a concert?

What they are checking: Whether they understand they must protect patients, many of whom are sick, confused or in crisis.

How do you write an incident report so someone who was not there understands exactly what happened?

What they are checking: Whether their reports are factual and detailed, which matters if an incident is reviewed later.

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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: On-site Job Description Summary: Are you passionate about protecting others and maintaining a safe environment? Memorial Health is hiring Security Officers to help ensure the safety and well-being of our patients, visitors, employees, and physicians. This is more than just a security role—it's an opportunity to make a real difference in your community every day. Now Hiring for Multiple Shifts: Shifts typically are 7:00am - 7:00pm or 7:00pm - 7:00am working 4 days per week. Every other weekend coverage Job Description: Education and/or Other Requirements High school diploma or GED. Must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy. Five year MVR will be required). Must be able to operate automatic shift vehicle. Sufficient previous experience in security operations. Will receive patient restraint and one-on-one in service training. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. • Must be comfortable using a computer and be efficient in data entry. Environmental Factors Will be exposed to dangers of assault and hazard resulting from investigation of alarms, confronting suspicious persons, calls for service, and other breaches of the peace. Must have ability to perform job functions outdoors in inclement weather; must be available to work on shift and be subject to on-call. Occasional involvement in patient restraint. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods. Occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching and extension of arms is required. Occasional running is required. • Must be able to rapidly climb up five flights of stairs while carrying a ten pound fire extinguisher. Must be able to move fifty pounds to waist level using proper body mechanics. • Must have visual acuity and field of vision sufficient or correctable to see suspicious activity/persons, or unsafe/out of norm conditions day and night. • Must have near visual acuity sufficient or correctable to read reports, work with records and files, and view CCTV monitors. • Must have hearing sufficient or correctable to notice unusual noises, alarms, radio calls and pages, and calls for help. Must possess assisted coordination/ability in both hands sufficient to lock/unlock doors, type, open doors, and operate a two-way radio, write notes, hold, carry and manipulate items. Mental Demands • While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work under stress and to adapt to changing conditions. • Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES • Thoroughly patrols buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism or safety hazards. • Courteously escorts visitors, patients and staff to and from parking areas. Responds to requests for service. • Responds to “Code Reds” and drills in accordance with fire alarm procedures outlined in the Hospital Fire Plan. • Demonstrates good judgment in determining priorities in responding to emergency situations appropriately. Controls disorderly patients in a therapeutic manner by identifying the need, level and type of crisis intervention necessary. • Maintains accurate and factual typed reports and logs of tour of duty. • Compliance with departmental or Hospital directives and policy. • Quality of patient, visitor, staff relations. Strives to be a productive and positive-minded team member of the department and Hospital. (Evaluator’s judgment based partially on feedback from patients, employees and visitors.) • Extent to which appropriate safety precautions are adhered to, both personally and as it relates to others and the facility at large. • When assigned one-on-one care, positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient and remain within arm’s length of patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed • Self-growth. • Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Transparency $17.14 - $26.56 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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