Security Officer

Looking for a meaningful part-time opportunity where you can make a difference? Join Children's Mercy-Camber Hospital as a Part-Time Safety & Security Officer and help create a safe, welcoming environment for children, families, visitors, and staff.

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Part-Time Position

• Saturday & Sunday

• Daytime hours

• 8-12 hour shifts each day

• Ideal for professionals seeking consistent weekend work with meaningful impact

At Children's Mercy-Camber, safety goes beyond security—it's about supporting healing, compassion, and family connection. You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values authenticity, collaboration, innovation, and respect while protecting those who need it most.

As a Safety & Security Officer, you will:

• Patrol hospital buildings, grounds, and parking areas to identify safety and security concerns.

• Monitor and authorize the entrance and departure of patients, visitors, and staff.

• Respond to emergency situations and coordinate with emergency personnel as needed.

• Assist with lobby, visitation, and intake areas by helping de-escalate situations.

• Escort individuals throughout the facility and assist with storing personal belongings.

• Support building evacuations, crowd management, and traffic control.

• Investigate suspicious activity and respond appropriately to safety hazards and policy violations.

• Assist with fire, tornado, and safety drills while maintaining proper documentation.

• Train staff on fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and the proper use of safety equipment.

• Inspect emergency and safety equipment and report maintenance needs.

• Serve as a positive role model while treating every child, family member, coworker, and visitor with dignity and respect.

Age

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure

• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of verifiable experience in one or more of the following:

  • Law enforcement

  • Security services

  • Corrections

  • Relevant military service

Preferred Skills

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Excellent judgment, conflict resolution, and de-escalation abilities.

• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.

This is an active role requiring frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift. Candidates should be able to:

• Regularly lift up to 10 pounds.

• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds.

• Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.

• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Children's Mercy-Camber employees are expected to work with children, families, community partners, and one another using our core values:

• Authenticity and compassion guide every interaction.

• Family connection drives our culture.

• Collaboration fuels continuous improvement.

• Urgency and innovation shape our approach.

• Diverse perspectives strengthen our success.

• We are solutions-focused and committed to building on the strengths of those we serve.

If you're dependable, service-oriented, and ready to make a positive impact every weekend, we'd love to have you join the Children's Mercy-Camber team as our next Part-Time Safety & Security Officer.