Security Officer

Job Description:

Job Title: Security Officer

First Shift full time

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Security, or their designee, enforces hospital regulations, provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. This position requires knowledge and skill in dealing with customers ranging from infancy to death.

The Security Officer may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.:

Job Description:

• Enforce policies and regulations through active monitoring and patrolling of Baptist property.
• Investigate complaints of potential criminal and non-criminal conduct, assist in restraining of patients as permitted and provide protective services.
• Officer makes immediate correction of situations, which might contribute, to security or safety problems.
• Responds immediately when called for assistance and attempts to resolve situation and ensures that employees, visitors, and patients are assisted during a crisis.
• Provides escorts for personnel to and from parking areas of building.
• Assists with combative patients, determine need for physical intervention in accordance with Use of Force policy.
• Conduct patrols of campus/hospital utilizing appropriate tools, ensuring all points are checked during each patrol.
• Covers absentee call-in's received during shift.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks in the absence of Engineering staff as directed by Security Supervisory staff.
• Manage control of patient valuables and Lost & Found property and complete all documentation as required.
• Assist Law Enforcement agencies operating at, or in support of, the facility as requested.
• Respond to Alarms (Door Alarms, Infant Abduction Alarms, Panic/Duress Alarms, etc.)

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Kentucky Driver's license and clean driving record.
• Proficient use of technology including computers, software, and mobile technology
• 1-year Security or related experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully achieve Taser certification, successfully complete hand-cuff training.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) preferred.
• BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."