Security Officer

Community Health at Home; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington is seeking a Security Officer to patrol facilities and grounds, deter crime, monitor CCTV and emergency systems, and coordinate with responders to protect patients, staff and visitors.

You will escort employees, regulate parking, and provide security coverage in the Emergency Department, using radios to dispatch personnel while upholding hospital values and a safe, secure environment.

Qualifications

• High School GED or three years' experience as a security officer at hire.
• High School Graduate or three years' experience as a security officer at hire.
• Six months experience as security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting; prior law enforcement or military service, or
• One year experience as security officer.

Responsibilities

• Patrol on foot and by vehicle the facility and grounds.
• Patrol on foot and by vehicle all perimeter buildings and posts.
• Regulate parking by employees and visitors.
• Give directions and assist with minor vehicle problems.
• Provide escorts for employees.
• Provide security coverage in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Patrol

Surveillance

Emergency response

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Three years security officer experience

Tools

Radio dispatch system

CCTV monitoring

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime. Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment.

• Patrol on foot and by vehicle the facility and grounds.
• Patrol on foot and by vehicle all perimeter buildings and posts.
• Regulate parking by employees and visitors.
• Give directions and assist with minor vehicle problems.
• Provide escorts for employees.
• Provide security coverage in the Emergency Department.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School GED or three (3) years' experience as a security officer, upon hire or
• High School Graduate or three (3) years' experience as a security officer, upon hire and
• Six (6) months experience as security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service; or
• one (1) year experience as a security officer.
• Driver's License: KY, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.