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Security Officer II


Job Location:

Lexington, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Job Description:

The Hospital Security Department ensures a safe and secure environment for patients visitors and staff. Our team monitors access points patrols hospital grounds and responds to emergencies while supporting hospital policies. Working with local law enforcement and hospital leadership we provide safety protection andassistancewith professionalism compassion and respect.

Security Officer

Full-Time Days

Under the general supervision of the Director of Security Manager orSupervisorsecurespremises andpersonnel by patrolling property;monitoringsurveillance equipment; inspecting buildings equipment andaccess points;permittingentry.Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities informing violatorsof policy and procedures.Train new and current officers as assigned. KeepsSecuritysupervisor informedof allissuesand potential problems. Assists Supervisor with special and assigned projects such assecurity assessments events administrative duties etc. Ability to perform essential duties with limitedsupervision. Use non-violent crisis intervention when needed to deal with visitors patients families andemployees. Must be able to prioritize calls based on importance and multi-task efficiently.

Job Description:

  • Conducts investigations as needed and completes incident/investigation reports according todepartmentpolicy and procedures.

  • Confronts suspicious/unauthorized people for questions.

  • Provides affirmative direction tounauthorized individuals or obtains policeassistancedepending on circumstances and departmentpolicy and procedure.

  • Checks cars to ensureappropriate parkingandissuesparking violations asappropriate.

  • Checksinterior and exterior lighting and access routes to emergency entrances.

  • Takes corrective action when called for andassistsin security and safety matters. Also ensurescustomer compliance with all department and hospital policies.

  • Complete all reports and logs on shift reviewing all paperwork for accuracy and completeness priorto sending them to Supervisor Security

  • Performs duties to include answering phone calls dispatching calls for services to other securitystaff coordinating actions of other security staffmonitoringCCTVmonitoringand responding to allalarms controlling access to lost and found signing out keys to authorized individuals and makingsound decisionsregardingthe priority of calls.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent GED

  • Valid drivers license (no violations for 2 years)

  • Ability to achieve Basic Life Support BLS certification within30 daysof hire

  • Must obtain Taser/CEW De-Escalation Handcuffing Defensive tactics within 6 months

  • Certified Healthcare Securityofficer(CHSO) with International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety certification within one year of employment.

Benefits:

  • Health Vision Dental and Pet Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Short Term andLong TermDisability and Life Insurance

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6000 annually

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

  • 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

  • Retirement with Company Match

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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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Baptist Health, Kentucky and Southern Indiana's preferred healthcare provider, is improving access to healthcare and enhancing the health of the region.

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