Officer-Security

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Security Officer to patrol the Jonesboro campus and protect patients, staff, and visitors. The role emphasizes exemplary customer service, professional presentation, and adherence to hospital policies while acting as an ambassador for the organization.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, enforcing safety protocols, and coordinating escorts and parking management.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in security in healthcare, law enforcement, or military settings.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain First aid/CPR and security-related certifications.
• CIT/Taser certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the entire campus to deter crime and address safety hazards.
• Responds to disruptive behavior, disturbances, or combative patients and alarms.
• Enforces hospital policies; upholds state and local laws as needed for safety.
• Submits reports promptly and professionally.
• Performs escorted transfers for money and secures valuables; conducts non-monetary escorts for staff and visitors.
• Manages campus parking, prioritizing emergency/critical areas.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school graduate or higher

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.
• Responds to all calls for disruptive behavior, disturbances, and combative patients, 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.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year experience in the security field, and healthcare setting or law enforcement, or military experience.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year experience in the security field, and healthcare setting or law enforcement, or military experience.

Education

Minimum Required

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

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, security guard training and certification, OC, Pepper Spray, Baton, or Taser Certification. Possess or have the ability to obtain First aid, CPR, De-escalation techniques, proper and safe restraints techniques, security guard training and certification, OC, Pepper Spray, Baton, or Taser Certification. Completion of CIT Training and Taser Certification is preferred.

Preferred/Desired

• Completion of CIT Training and Taser Certification is preferred.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills required.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• DRIVER'S LICENSE (CURRENT), AR Security Officer Certification.