Security Officer Level II

Val Verde Regional Medical Center Enterprise; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Val Verde Regional Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer Level II to protect lives and property on hospital grounds. The role involves patrolling facilities, securing buildings, and responding to security needs of staff, patients, and visitors.

The position requires completion of the Texas Level II certification prior to hire or a valid Security Guard License within 30 days, with prior security experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Security Guard License required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in security officer roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible deterrence by patrolling hospital buildings and grounds.
• Respond quickly to emergent and non-emergent security situations.
• Ensure only authorized personnel are admitted onto hospital premises.
• Escort visitors, patients and personnel to and from parking areas.
• Assist motorists who become stranded on hospital property.
• Monitor and report safety and fire hazards observed during patrols.

Skills

Emergency response

Deterrence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Security Guard License (or to be obtained within 30 days)

Texas Level II Non-commissioned Officer certification

Job description

## Security Officer Level II### Category:Security### Department:Security### Status:Full Time### Schedule:Variable### Description:**Minimum Entry Level Qualifications**1. **Experience and/or level of competency: Must complete Texas Level II Non-commissioned Officer certification course prior to hire. Security Guard License required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Previous security officer experience preferred.**2. **Academic Preparation: High School Diploma or equivalent****Job Summary:**Protects life and property of all persons on hospital premises and patrols hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft and vandalism. Secures, unlocks and protects hospital buildings. Responds to security needs of hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Participates in performance improvement activities.**Specific Responsibilities:**1. Provides a visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities by patrolling the buildings and grounds of the hospital.2. Responds quickly and effectively to emergent and non-emergent situations.3. Ensures only authorized personnel are admitted onto hospital premises.4. Escorts visitors, patients and personnel to and from parking areas5. Assists motorists who become stranded on hospital property.6. Performs all aspects of care and service in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.7. Maintains current information in lost and found logs. Notifies individuals when items reported as missing are located.8. Issues hospital keys to authorized hospital personnel.9. Serves as a member of the Fire Control Team and responds to codes.10. Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital personnel, visitors, physicians or patients and reports all incidents, verbally or through general incident form, by the end of each shift.11. Writes accurate, clear and legible incident reports and documents investigatory steps and results.12. Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative patients including assisting patient care staff in restraining patients.13. Patrols buildings and grounds; inspects doors, windows and locks to determine level of security.14. Patrols parking areas to detect any irregularities.15. Inspects outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft of hospital property.16. Reports all safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.17. Periodically conducts security classes for new personnel and refresher security classes for current personnel.18. Assists and gives courteous responses to any inquiries made by patients, visitors or personnel.19. Monitors the hospital using electronic security equipment (closed-circuit television, alarms, etc.).20. Performs other duties as assigned.**Standards & Expectations**1. **Personal Behavior:** The Mission/Vision/Legacy (MVL) Statement and Core Values defines the culture of VVRMC and each employee is expected live MVL and adhere to the behaviors defined in the six (6) Core Values. This agreement is reinforced annually. All employees are to understand and actively support MVL and the Core Values. Managers are expected to be active role models and intervene when appropriate. Attached as a part of this job description is a copy of the *MVL and Core Values.*2. 2**. Compliance to Regulatory and/or Administrative Rule:** VVRMC is a County Hospital District operating in compliance with the rules, regulations, and policies established by Federal, State, County and hospital authorities. Employees and manager are expected to understand the limitations of their role and responsibilities and to act within their scope of work. Each is expected to ask for assistance from competent leadership when in doubt.3. **Job Competency:** All positions in the hospital require competency assessments each year. Each employee and manager is expected to satisfactorily complete the appropriate testing and/or assessment required within the time frame established.**Physical Demands:**For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see attached description.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.### Job Location:On-Site### Posted:Thursday, September 24, 2026### Closing:Open until filled### Contact information:[e-mail]