Security Officer

Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Security Officer

FULL TIME 1st SHIFT

The Security Department under the management of a Security Director provides direct oversight and

support in campus safety security and emergency preparedness. Security Department personnel are

familiar with contingency plans in the event of a fire disaster or critical event that occurs on campus.

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-ins 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 Drivers 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: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)

• Health Vision Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability 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