Security Officer

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Security Officer to patrol the campus, safeguard people and property, and respond to incidents with professional customer service.

You will enforce hospital policies, complete reports promptly, and perform escorts for money transfers or staff/patient safety as required. CPR and CIT training within 1 year of hire are preferred, with a valid driver’s license essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in security; healthcare setting preferred; strong customer service.
• CPR training and CIT training within 1 year of hire.
• Follow hospital policy and local laws; complete reports promptly.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the campus to deter crime and address hazards.
• Respond to disruptive behavior, disturbances, alarms, and incidents.
• Enforce hospital policy; ensure safety of people and property.
• Submit reports promptly and professionally.
• Perform escorts for money transfers and guard valuables as needed.
• Control parking, prioritizing emergency areas.
• Achieve assigned goals.

Skills

Customer service

Professional appearance

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma/GED

Driver's license

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the entire campus for the purpose of deterring crime and initiating corrective actions on any physical security or safety hazards identified.
• Respond to all calls for disruptive behavior, disturbances, and combative patients, as well as internal or external alarms.
• Understand, comply, and enforce hospital policy and procedure. As needed, enforce state and local laws or ordinances to ensure the safety and security of all persons and property on campus.
• Submit all necessary reports in a prompt and professional manner.
• Perform escorts related to money transfers, as directed by facility policy. Secure patient valuables upon request. Perform non‑monetary escorts for staff, visitors, physicians, and patients upon request for the safety and security of the requesting party.
• Control all parking on the property, emphasizing parking in critical and/or emergency parking areas.
• Complete assigned goals.

Qualifications

• Experience Minimum of 1 year experience in security field, and healthcare setting.
• Preferred/Desired Minimum of 2 years experience in security field, and healthcare setting.
• Education High school diploma/GED, or equivalent experience as required by the position.
• Training CPR, CIT training within 1 year of hire.
• Special Skills Basic computer literacy skills required.
• Licensure A valid driver's license.