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Supervisor, Security

Memorial Health · Jacksonville, IL · $26.23–$40.66 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You supervise Security Officers and Lead Officers on your shift. Tell me about a time you had to address an officer who was not doing their job.

What they are checking: Whether they hold staff accountable directly and fairly instead of avoiding the conversation.

Tell me about a time you used force or restraint, or chose not to. How did you decide?

What they are checking: Whether their judgment on force is careful and defensible, since mistakes hurt patients and create liability.

How do you build trust between security and the nursing staff?

What they are checking: Whether they see clinical staff as partners, since good relationships get security called early instead of late.

BLS certification is required within 30 days. Tell me about a time you responded to a medical emergency.

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and useful in a medical crisis, which security staff often reach first.

What would you do

A visitor in the emergency department is shouting and threatening a nurse. Walk me through what you and your officers do.

What they are checking: Whether they lead with de-escalation and team positioning before force, which matters a lot in a hospital.

How do you handle a patient who wants to leave against medical advice and staff are asking security to stop them?

What they are checking: Whether they know the legal limits on holding a patient and work with clinical staff on the right process.

A child is reported missing from a hospital unit. What do you do in the first five minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they know infant and child abduction protocols and can lock down quickly.

You need to cover a shift where two officers called off. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can reassign coverage to keep the highest-risk areas protected.

About the work

The posting requires the IAHSS healthcare security supervisor certification within six months. What do you know about how healthcare security differs from other security work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand patient rights, clinical priorities and vulnerable people, not just guarding property.

What makes a good incident report?

What they are checking: Whether they write factual, timely reports that would hold up in review or court.

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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: The Supervisor, Security is responsible for oversight of Security shift operations and provides front line supervision of Security staff at assigned location(s), supervising daily activities of Security Officers and Lead Officers, preventing and detecting crime, as well as protecting persons and property. This role performs duties relating to the welfare and safety of the colleagues, patients, visitors, and property of the organization. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values Job Description: Qualifications: Education: • High School Diploma or Equivalency is required. • Associate’s degree is preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: • Successful completion of the International Associate for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) healthcare security supervisor certification is required within 6 months of hire. • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of job placement is required. • Valid Driver’s License, must have 5 years of driving experience, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must be approved in accordance with the MH Fleet Safety Program. • Completion of ICS 700 and 800 Incident Structure certificates required within 1 year of hire. • Completion of advanced de-escalation training courses provided by Memorial Health within one year of hire. Experience: • Minimum of three years’ MHS Security experience or four years practical experience working in security, law enforcement or military experience is required, or equivalent combination thereof. Previous experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Demonstrated competencies consistent with the Memorial Health Leadership Model, including: • Team Leadership: Accountability, Communication, Collaboration, Influence, and Team Leadership • Operational Leadership: Human Resources Management, Performance Measurement, and Process and Quality Improvement • Individual Leadership: Initiative and Interpersonal Awareness Responsibilities: • Supervises and directs daily activities of Security Officers and Lead Officers to ensure safe, efficient, and professional operations. • Coordinates shift operations, including staffing assignments and real-time adjustments to meet operational needs. • Responds to and directs handling routine, urgent, and emergency incidents, ensuring appropriate actions and escalation. • Ensures timely, accurate, and complete documentation of incidents, reports, and operational logs. • Monitors staff performance and adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; addresses concerns by providing day-to-day coaching and documentation of performance concerns, with formal disciplinary corrective action and evaluations owned by the Security Manager. • Maintains appropriate staffing coverage by managing attendance, scheduling, and timekeeping within the scope of their assigned shift. • Escalate staffing, operational, and employee relations issues to the assigned Manager, as appropriate. • Supports investigations by gathering information, preserving evidence, and coordinating with leadership and external agencies. • Monitors and ensures accuracy of key shift-level performance metrics; escalates trends or concerns to leadership. • Supports onboarding, training, and development of team members to ensure competency and performance expectations are met. • Collaborates with clinical staff and other departments to support a safe and secure environment of care. • Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency 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. • • COURTESY: 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. • • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays. • Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives. Pay Transparency $26.23 - $40.66 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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