Hospital Security Officer — Patient & Asset Protection

Baptist Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insur.

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

5 days PTO upon hire

Job summary

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY seeks a Security Officer for 2nd shift. The role protects patients, visitors, staff, and assets, enforcing hospital regulations and reporting hazards.

You will patrol Baptist Health properties, monitor CCTV, assist with escorts and crisis situations, and support life safety initiatives. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; no prior experience is required, though security education is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• No prior experience required; security education preferred.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS), Aegis, and Taser 7 certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain Basic International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment through patrols, access control, monitoring, and enforcement of security policies.
• Responds to security incidents, emergencies, behavioral concerns, and crisis situations, providing assistance and coordinating additional support as needed.
• Assists patients, visitors, staff, and flight crews through escorts, helipad operations, and customer service activities.
• Conducts routine security inspections, identifies hazards, and takes corrective action to address safety and security concerns.
• Monitors CCTV systems and security equipment to identify, respond to, and document suspicious or unsafe activity.
• Investigates incidents, gathers information, documents findings, and reports offenses to appropriate authorities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY seeks a Security Officer for 2nd shift. The role protects patients, visitors, staff, and assets, enforcing hospital regulations and reporting hazards.

You will patrol Baptist Health properties, monitor CCTV, assist with escorts and crisis situations, and support life safety initiatives. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; no prior experience is required, though security education is preferred.