Hospital Security Officer — Protect People & Property

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Security Officer for 1st shift in Corbin, KY, to protect people and property and enforce hospital policies. The role involves patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, incident response, and collaboration with leadership to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include escorting patients and staff, responding to incidents, performing routine security inspections, and supporting emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• No prior security experience required.
• Security education preferred; security/military/law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must obtain BLS, Aegis, and Taser 7 within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain 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 when 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.
• Maintains accurate records, duty logs, incident reports, and required documentation within hospital systems.
• Supports emergency preparedness, life safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and required training programs.
• Collaborates with clinical and operational teams to promote a safe environment and effective hospital operations.

Skills

Patrol

Access control

CCTV monitoring

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Security Officer for 1st shift in Corbin, KY, to protect people and property and enforce hospital policies. The role involves patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, incident response, and collaboration with leadership to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include escorting patients and staff, responding to incidents, performing routine security inspections, and supporting emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance