Officer-Security Armed II

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health campus security officer needed to patrol the Jackson campus, protect people and property, and respond to incidents with professional service. Officers act as ambassadors while maintaining a neat appearance and courteous conduct.

Role requires patrolling, reporting, escorts, and adherence to hospital policies, with emphasis on safety and customer care for patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to use basic computer programs and systems.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus facilities to deter crime and address safety hazards.
• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff while following policies.
• Respond to alarms, disturbances, and incidents; document reports promptly.
• Enforce hospital policies and state/local laws as needed for safety.
• Conduct escorts for staff and patients as required and secure valuables when requested.
• Monitor parking and complete routine patrols to meet goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma 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.

Required Population Served

No

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, 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.

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.
• Basic computer literacy skills required

Licensure

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