Security Officer II Nights

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Security Officer II to safeguard patients and staff by patrolling premises and responding to emergencies. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and previous law enforcement experience is preferred. Additional requirements include a valid Alabama driver’s license and pistol permit. The position involves working third shift, requiring physical exertion and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Prior civilian or military law enforcement experience preferred.
• Valid Alabama Drivers License and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, employees, and properties by patrolling the facility grounds.
• Respond to emergencies and assist patients, employees, and visitors.
• Control vehicular and foot traffic and operate security CCTV.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Ability to maintain professionalism

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

POST certification or DD-214

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

W 2400-1600 Th Fr Sa 1800-0600

Summary

The Security Officer II shall protect Baptist Health patients, employees, and properties by patrolling the facility grounds, responding to emergencies, assisting patients, employees and visitors, controlling vehicular and foot traffic, and operating security CCTV. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High School graduate or equivalent required. Prior civilian or military law enforcement experience preferred. POST certification or DD-214 required. Annual Firearms qualification with a minimum score of 70% or higher. Valid Alabama Drivers License and acceptable driving record required.

License / Certification

Pistol permit required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to work from broad directions and be self motivated.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires the officer to carry an approved handgun and qualify annually with a proficiency score of 70% or higher. Position requires the officer to wear an approved duty belt with issued equipment each work day for the entirety of the shift. Requires sitting for 15% of the workday and walking 60% of the workday and standing 25% of the workday. Able to run, bend and climb stairs. Frequent use of hands and large muscle groups. This position requires constant use of physical movement and exertion. May be required to push disabled vehicles out of traffic. There is frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Requires frequent lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Noise levels high around some equipment. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious disease. Work required in restricted areas occasionally. Working indoors 50% of the time. Exposed to various types of weather conditions 40% of the time. Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center East

Job

Security Officer II Nights

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)