Officer-Safety & Security Armed

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Covington, TN, is seeking a security officer to patrol the campus inside and outside, deter crime, and respond to incidents while delivering courteous customer service to patients, visitors, and employees.

Minimum one year of security experience in a healthcare setting; a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Training in First Aid, CPR, de-escalation, proper restraints, armed guard certification, OC/pepper spray, baton, or taser is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 yr experience in security field, and healthcare setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain First aid, CPR, De-escalation techniques, proper and safe restraints techniques, armed guard training and registration, OC or Pepper Spray, Baton, or Taser Certification.
• Completion of CIT Training and Taser Certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the entire campus for deterring crime and safety hazards.
• Provides customer service to patients, visitors, and employees while following safety procedures.
• Responds to calls for disruptive behavior and incidents; enforces hospital policy and laws as needed.
• Submits reports promptly and professionally.
• Performs escorts for money transfers and staff, securing patient valuables.
• Controls all parking and conducts regular patrols around the facility.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol duties

Observation

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Patrols and protects the entire campus, inside and outside; responds to all incidents or calls relating to the safety and security of all persons and property on the campus. Officers are expected to demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and maintain a professional appearance while serving as ambassadors of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Patrols and protects the entire campus, inside and outside; responds to all incidents or calls relating to the safety and security of all persons and property on the campus. Officers are expected to demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and maintain a professional appearance while serving as ambassadors of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the entire campus for the purpose of deterring crime and initiating corrective actions on any physical security or safety hazards identified.
• Provides customer service to our patients, visitors, and employees carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Responds to all calls for disruptive behavior, disturbances, and combative patients, and incidents, as well as internal or external alarms.
• Understands, complies, and enforces hospital policy and procedure. As needed, enforces State and Local laws/ordinances to ensure the safety and security of all persons and property on campus.
• Submits all necessary reports in a prompt and professional manner.
• Performs escorts related to money transfers, as directed by facility policy. Will secure patient valuables upon request. Will perform non-monetary escorts for staff, visitors, physicians, and patients upon request for the safety and security of the requesting party.
• Controls all parking on the property, emphasizing parking in critical and/or emergency parking areas.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

1 yr experience in security field, and healthcare setting.

Preferred/Desired

1 yr experience in security field, and healthcare setting.

Education

Minimum Required

Knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred/Desired

High school graduate or higher.

Training

Minimum Required

Possess or have the ability to obtain First aid, CPR, De-escalation techniques, proper and safe restraints techniques, armed guard training and registration, OC or Pepper Spray, Baton, or Taser Certification.

Preferred/Desired

Completion of CIT Training and Taser Certification are preferred.

Special Skills

Basic computer literacy skills required.

Basic computer literacy skills required

Licensure

Minimum Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE (CURRENT), TN armed guard training and certification.