Security Officer

Baptist Health; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking a Security Officer II to join our 24/7 Security Services team, day and night shifts available. The role protects patients, visitors, staff, and hospital property, patrolling areas and responding to incidents.

You will monitor CCTV and alarms, enforce hospital policies, conduct investigations, perform dispatch duties, and support parking, helipad operations, and other security services. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and on-call is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license with no violations in the past two years.
• CHSO certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience in hospital security is a plus.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Patrol security

Incident response

Investigations

CCTV monitoring

Access control

Policy enforcement

Dispatching

Customer service

Training support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver's license (no violations 2 years)

CHSO certification (preferred)

Tools

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Radio communications

Job description

Job Description

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.