Security Officer Position Available In Lamar, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Security Officer position at South Mississippi State Hospital in Purvis offers an annual salary of $26,185.60. Responsibilities include conducting Face-to-Face intakes with patients, transporting patients to appointments, and ensuring the safety of property, personnel, and patients. The ideal candidate should possess integrity, organization skills, and effective communication abilities. Preferred qualifications include a High School diploma and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Contact Human Resources at hr@smsh.ms.gov for inquiries.
Job Description
Security Officer
Salary $26,185.60 Annually Location 37 – LAMAR
COUNTY, MS
Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9681-0372-20250423 Department 0372 – MH-EAST
MS STATE HOSPITAL
Opening Date 04/23/2025 Closing Date 5/9/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $26,185.60 Agency Maximum Salary $26,185.60 About the Agency South Mississippi State Hospital in Purvis is an acute care, regional behavioral program with the primary purpose to offer a continuum of services for adults with mental illness within the patient’s region of residence. The closer proximity allows family, friends, and community to more actively support the treatment, recover, and aftercare of the patient. South Mississippi State Hospital serves Lamar, Forrest, Marion, Perry, Greene, Wayne, Jones, Covington, Jefferson Davis, Pearl River, Stone, Hancock, Harrison, George, Jackson, Pike, Walthall, Lawrence, Franklin, and Amite counties. To inquire about this position, please contact Human Resources at hr@smsh.ms.gov. About the Position This position is to help with Face-to-Face intakes with patients, transporting patients to doctor appointments and/or discharges, assist with admissions, and be a presence on the patient units for any assistance needed with patients. Other duties assigned, not listed. This position will be Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, unless needed earlier or later for transports. No weapon required — works alone and/or with another security officer engaged in the protection of the property, personnel, and patients. Periodically checks the grounds throughout the shift. Observes activity via cameras as well as in person. Offers support on patient units. Serves as a back up for other role(s). Other duties as assigned. What you’ll need to be Successful Integrity, attention to detail, punctuality, organization skills, teamwork, professionalism, excellent and effective communication skills, problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, dependability, ability to conduct oneself in an ethical manner, ability to maintain confidentiality, and compassion. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a High School diploma and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
Agency preferred qualifications:
- Requires High School Diploma
- Requires 2 to 4 years minimum with relevant security experience.
- Requires Valid Driver’s License
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