Hospital Security & Safety Specialist

Ohio County Hospital Corporation; Hartford (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio County Hospital Corporation is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect patients, staff and visitors in a busy hospital setting. You will patrol all areas, monitor entrances, and respond to security events while coordinating with clinical teams and emergency responders.

The role requires a minimum high school diploma, active BLS status, and ongoing training. You must communicate clearly, work under pressure, lift up to 50 lbs when needed, and maintain confidentiality and HIPAA

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions.
• Maintains BLS Healthcare provider status.
• May be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Rounding to all areas of the hospital and exterior of the facility, includes MOB and hospice house.
• Responding to security events, including those involving visitors, patients and associates.
• Assistance with development, management and revision of the security program.
• Conducting risk assessments
• Mitigating security events
• Responds to all safety concerns
• Responds to emergencies (Code Blue, Code Red, etc)
• Inspects fire extinguishers and other general safety duties as assigned
• Provides necessary support to departments and co-workers, i.e. assisting with patient care within allowable limits
• Establishing rapport with associated and providers
• Supporting the quality department functions (checklists, reports, etc.)
• Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ohio County Hospital Corporation is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect patients, staff and visitors in a busy hospital setting. You will patrol all areas, monitor entrances, and respond to security events while coordinating with clinical teams and emergency responders.

The role requires a minimum high school diploma, active BLS status, and ongoing training. You must communicate clearly, work under pressure, lift up to 50 lbs when needed, and maintain confidentiality and HIPAA