Security Officer

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Ins.

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Company paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

5 days PTO on hire

Bereavement Leave (pets included)

PTO Sell Back

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Security Officer II to help maintain a safe and secure environment across our hospital campus. The role covers patrols, incident response, and coordination with leadership to support operations in a 24/7 healthcare setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. CHSO certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Driver's License (no violations 2 years)
• CHSO certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital property to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, emergencies, and requests for assistance.
• Monitor CCTV, alarms, radio communications, and access control systems.
• Enforce hospital policies, address safety concerns, and coordinate with law enforcement when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and team members while maintaining professionalism and customer service.

Skills

Patrolling

Incident response

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CCTV monitoring

Alarms

Access control

Job description

Summary

Security Officer II

Full-Time, Day and Night Shift available

Security Services

The Security Services Unit in a hospital setting is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and assets. This unit operates 24/7 and is integral to ensure the hospital functions smoothly while addressing emergencies, preventing unauthorized access, and responding to incidents swiftly and effectively.

The Security Officer II helps maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, employees, and hospital property. This role patrols assigned areas, monitors security systems, responds to incidents and emergencies, enforces hospital policies, conducts investigations, and provides crisis intervention when appropriate. The Security Officer II also assists with training team members, supports departmental operations, and collaborates with leadership to promote a safe and secure healthcare environment. Flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments is required.

Job Description

• Patrol hospital property to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

• Respond promptly to security incidents, emergencies, and requests for assistance.

• Conduct investigations, complete incident reports, and document security activities accurately.

• Monitor CCTV, alarms, radio communications, and access control systems.

• Enforce hospital policies, address safety concerns, and coordinate with law enforcement when appropriate.

• Perform dispatch responsibilities, including prioritizing calls and coordinating security responses.

• Assist with parking enforcement, helipad operations, lost and found, and other security support services.

• Identify and correct safety and security hazards during routine patrols.

• Communicate effectively with leadership and team members while maintaining professionalism and exceptional customer service.

• Participate in required training and support departmental operations as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

• Driver's License (no violations 2 years)

• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) with International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety certification preferred not required.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.