Officer-Security

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Oxford, MS is seeking a dedicated security officer to patrol the campus, deter crime, and respond to incidents affecting patient and staff safety. The role requires professional appearance, exemplary customer service, and acting as an ambassador for the organization.

The position emphasizes adherence to hospital policies and local laws, with routine reporting and coordination of escorts and parking control.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

4 years of high school or equivalent

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

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

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

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