Officer-Security Armed II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jackson, MS is seeking a Security Guard responsible for patrolling the campus, responding to incidents, and enforcing hospital policies. You will provide courteous customer service to patients, visitors, and staff while maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities include monitoring safety hazards, reporting promptly, escorting for money transfers, and managing parking operations during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy is required.
• High school graduation (or equivalent) is expected.
• Possess or be able to obtain First aid, CPR, de-escalation, restraints techniques, Mississippi Security Guard Firearms Permit, and armed guard training.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the entire campus to deter crime and address safety hazards.
• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and employees while following safety procedures and policies.
• Respond to disruptive behavior, disturbances, alarms, and incidents.
• Enforce hospital policies and state/local laws to ensure safety of people and property.
• Submit reports promptly and professionally.
• Escort duties for money transfers and securing valuables as directed.
• Control parking areas, especially during critical or emergency times.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and complete assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

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.

Job 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, 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.

Experience

1 yr experience in security field, and healthcare setting.

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.

Training

Possess or have the ability to complete First aid, CPR, Deescalation techniques, proper and safe restraints techniques, obtain Mississippi Security Guard Firearms Permit, meet minimum firearms qualification, complete armed guard training, and OC, Pepper Spray, Baton, or Taser Certification. Completion of CIT Training and Taser Certification are preferred.

Special Skills

Basic computer literacy skills required.

Required Licensure

DRIVER'S LICENSE (CURRENT), Mississippi Security Guard Firearms Permit.