Armed Security Officer

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Ft. Thomas, KY is seeking an Armed Security Officer to support the Ft.

Thomas Security Team. This full-time role (40 hours) focuses on creating a safe, secure environment for patients, visitors and staff, with a strong emphasis on professional service and customer relations. The position requires interaction with law enforcement and government agencies, execution of patrol duties, and adherence to de-escalation practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with applicable Criminal Justice experience OR Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid driver’s license and must be insurable by the Hospital insurance carrier
• Specialized firearms training or related course completion; ability to pass a psychological evaluation

Responsibilities

• Direct visitors, patients and employees and intervene to prevent disturbances.
• Provide way-finding and general assistance for patients and visitors; maintain courteous, professional communication; apply de-escalation techniques.
• Monitor security via CCTV and alarms; manage radio/telephone communications.
• Complete case reports, maintenance logs, and daily data entry; review pertinent information daily; document with photos when appropriate.
• Complete mandatory training including firearms; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you - personally and professionally. Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an Armed Security Officer for our Ft. Thomas Security Team. Shift/Hours: Full Time 40 Hours, First Shift The Armed Security Officer is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff; and to interact with people, with an emphasis on professional service and customer relations. The Armed Security Officer should have a working knowledge and understanding of the use of deadly physical force. This position works closely with staff, local law enforcement, and other government agencies. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

The best career is right here.

Patrol Activity

Directs visitors, patients and employees to appropriate location(s) and intervenes to prevent and control disturbances. Protecting, securing, and safeguarding all persons on SEH property.

Customer Relations

Provide way-finding and general assistance for patients and visitors during the course of routine security duties. Individual must have the ability to relate to customers, provide clear communications in a courteous, professional manner, and offer appropriate de-escalation techniques in a variety of situations.

Operations Center

Monitor activity via closed circuit television and monitor the various alarm systems that terminate within security. Effectively handle radio and telephone communications.

Documentation and Reporting

Complete case reports, maintenance logs, the daily data entry and any other necessary documentation in a professional manner. Review roll call, emails, and other pertinent information on a daily basis. Ability to use photographic documentation to supplement written reports when appropriate.

Training

Successfully complete all mandatory training required by the department. Complete and maintain all additional trainings associated with firearms. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

High School Diploma or GED required with applicable Criminal Justice experience OR Bachelor’s Degree Valid driver’s license and must be insurable by the Hospital insurance carrier

Specialized Knowledge

Successfully completed an accredited police academy firearms course, or a state approved concealed carry firearms course, or an approved firearms training program, or related military firearms training. Successfully pass a Psychological Evaluation Successful completion of weapons retention training

Kind and Length of Experience

• 6 months of SEH Security Officer 1 experience OR Current Sworn Law Enforcement Officer OR Honorably discharged member of the Armed Forces

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt Right Career.

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.