Armed Security Officer PRN

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare is seeking an Armed Security Officer responsible for ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff. The role entails monitoring activities, directing individuals, and coordinating with local law enforcement.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in criminal justice. The position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with applicable Criminal Justice experience.
• Valid driver’s license and must be insurable by the Hospital insurance carrier.
• Successfully completed an accredited police academy firearms course or related military firearms training.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Direct visitors and intervene in disturbances.
• Monitor activity via closed circuit television and alarm systems.

Skills

Customer relations

Communication

Emergency response

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

0

Job Summary:

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:

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

Benefits That Support You:

• 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

Ref. Number: JR311849

Job Category: Facility Services and Skilled Trades

Job Type: Security/Safety

Department: Grant Security

Shift: Any

Hours: 0 hours