Hospital Security Leader — 24/7 Safety & Incident Response

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY seeks a Security Manager to lead the Security Services across the hospital campus and affiliated facilities. You will develop and implement security strategies, manage personnel and systems, and coordinate with leadership and local law enforcement to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

The role focuses on emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, budget oversight, and continuous improvement of security programs, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years’ experience; healthcare security preferred.
• CHSO certification preferred, not required; must obtain Taser/CEW, de-escalation, handcuffing, and defensive tactics within 6 months.
• Valid driver’s license; no violations in the past 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of Security Services across the hospital campus and affiliated facilities.
• Develop and implement security strategies, emergency preparedness plans, and physical security programs.
• Oversee security personnel, including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Manage security systems, including surveillance, access control, alarms, and other security technologies.
• Lead investigations, incident responses, risk assessments, and security improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, Facilities, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies to promote a safe environment.
• Manage departmental budgets, contracts, and operational performance while supporting organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of safety, customer service, and continuous improvement across the Security team.

Skills

Experience (5+ yrs)

CHSO certification

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY seeks a Security Manager to lead the Security Services across the hospital campus and affiliated facilities. You will develop and implement security strategies, manage personnel and systems, and coordinate with leadership and local law enforcement to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

The role focuses on emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, budget oversight, and continuous improvement of security programs, with a strong emphasis on