Security Officer - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking security personnel to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. Applicants should have a high school diploma and must complete training in defensive tactics and crisis intervention. This role involves monitoring various hospital areas, responding to emergencies, and working variable shifts including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Prerequisites include a valid KY driver's license and certification in Use of Force program.
• Prior experience in security or law enforcement preferred.
• Ability to work varying hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and security in all areas of the hospital.
• Respond to emergency situations like fire and smoke.
• Communicate effectively with staff and patients.

Skills

Mobile in all areas of the hospital

Recognize emergency situations

Communication skills

Ability to tolerate weather conditions

Basic reporting skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Afternoons/Nights (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Performs duties under general direction, responsible for monitoring all areas of the hospital in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and associates. Monitors parking facilities, pedestrian, and vehicular traffic in accordance with hospital policy.

Works within patient care units, facility grounds, parking facilitiesand other areas as assigned. Working beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and holidays, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Working throughout the facility moving around intermittently throughout the shift. Frequent interruptions. Subject to potential violent and stressful situations.

Ability to obtain and maintainprior to or after hire,certification indefensive tacticsand handcuffing techniques and de-escalation programs as designated by Protective Services Management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to:

1. Be mobile in all areas of the hospital and other facilities.

2. Recognize and respond to emergency situations involving fire, smoke, hazardous chemicals and the like.

3. Communicate via telephone and two-way radio.

4. Communicate verbally, with the patients, guests, and employees.

5. Tolerate hot/cold weather conditions.

6. Drive a car.

7. Remain on feet for extended periods of time.

8. Climb steps.

Must be able to:

1. Use basic writing skills to complete reports.

Qualifications:

Prerequisites:

High school graduate or equivalent

Valid KY Driver’s License

Must complete certification inthe Useof Force program, and crisis intervention, other training as required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA(or ability toobtain and maintainafter hire)

Preferer prior experience in one of the following: private, government or militarysecurity, law enforcement, corrections, military law enforcement, emergency medical service or relatedexperience as determined by the security manager.

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

We’ll also reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify.
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Security - Lourdes

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .