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Security Officer-SJS

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $19.00–$27.55 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you calmed down someone who was angry or upset without having to put hands on them.

What they are checking: Whether they have real de-escalation experience and stay calm and respectful under pressure.

Security is often the first person a patient or visitor meets. How do you balance being friendly with enforcing rules?

What they are checking: Whether they can be courteous and welcoming without being a pushover, as the posting asks.

What did your law enforcement, military or security background teach you that will carry over to a hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they can translate past experience to a healthcare setting where the goal is care, not arrest.

This is a PRN night role. How do you stay alert and sharp on an overnight shift when it's quiet?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits for staying attentive, since quiet nights are when problems get missed.

What would you do

A visitor in the emergency department is yelling at staff and getting closer to the nurses' station. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they lead with verbal de-escalation and presence before force, which is the core of hospital security.

An alarm goes off in one area while you're already dealing with an issue somewhere else. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize, call for help and communicate when two demands hit at once.

A nurse asks you to help hold down a confused patient who is pulling at their lines. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that clinical staff direct patient restraint and security's role has limits and follows policy.

Someone tells you there is a person with a weapon in the parking garage. What are your first steps?

What they are checking: Whether they know to protect people, alert police and follow emergency codes instead of acting alone.

About the work

You're working nights. How do you approach a patrol of the hospital so it isn't just walking the same loop?

What they are checking: Whether they patrol with purpose, checking doors, vulnerable areas and timing instead of going through the motions.

How do you write up an incident report so it holds up if someone reviews it later?

What they are checking: Whether they record objective facts, times and witnesses rather than opinions, since reports may be used legally.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $19.00 - $27.55 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Security Officer I's provide safety and security services to ensure the well-being of both people and property by patrolling assigned areas as needed, and enforcing rules and regulations. This role responds to all emergency requests and alarms, providing assistance and coordination. HSHS Security are often the first or last person our patients, visitors and colleagues encounter in our facilities. Therefore, Security Officer I's are expected to be professional and courteous, while balancing the challenges that occur while working in the hospital environment . Position Specifics: Department: Security Core Function: Support Services Schedule: Nights, PRN, as needed Facility: St. John's Hospital Location: Springfield, IL Compensation that aligns with your experience Education • Associates degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field is required. • High School Diploma, GED or related vocational training plus 3 years of experience as a security officer, law enforcement, or military may be considered in lieu of an Associates degree. Experience • 1 year of experience with knowledge of private security functions obtained through education or work experience such as military, public safety or fire department is required. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations • Valid state driver’s license is required. • MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) training/certification is required at hire or within 90-days of date of hire. • Successfully complete the Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Certification within the first 90 days of employment is preferred. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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