Healthcare Security Specialist - Patient Safety

BBSS Beyond Blue; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King\'s Daughters is seeking Security Officers to maintain a safe environment across our healthcare facilities. You will patrol, monitor CCTV and access control, respond to alarms, and assist with crisis intervention while supporting patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, conducting basic investigations, and working with university police and other security personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimal education and/or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in security or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas, maintaining a visible security presence to deter crime and provide assistance as needed.
• Monitors security equipment and systems, including CCTV, access control, alarm systems, and radio communications.
• Conducts routine inspections of facilities and security systems to identify and report irregularities such as fire hazards, unsecured doors, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns.
• Controls access to facilities by permitting authorized individuals’ entry, restricting unauthorized access, issuing passes, and monitoring visitor activity after hours.
• Responds to suspicious activity, emergency alarms, and calls for service, taking appropriate action and notifying police, fire departments, or other emergency responders when necessary.
• Investigates incidents, unusual circumstances, and reports from staff, visitors, medical staff, and patients; conducts basic investigative reviews and prioritizes information for reporting purposes.
• Assists medical personnel and staff in managing disruptive or combative individuals and provides crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and de-escalation when appropriate.

Job description

UK King\'s Daughters is seeking Security Officers to maintain a safe environment across our healthcare facilities. You will patrol, monitor CCTV and access control, respond to alarms, and assist with crisis intervention while supporting patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, conducting basic investigations, and working with university police and other security personnel.