Security (PRN)

Ohio County Healthcare; Hartford (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio County Healthcare in Hartford, KY is seeking a Security officer to join the hospital team. The role involves patrolling all areas of the facility, responding to security events, and supporting the security program.

You will perform risk assessments, assist with emergencies, and help maintain safety compliance under the direction of the Director of Facilities. A high school diploma and Basic Life Support status are required.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Rounding to all areas of the hospital and exterior of the facility, includes MOB and hospice house.
• Responding to security events, including those involving visitors, patients and associates.
• Assistance with development, management and revision of the security program
• Conducting risk assessments
• Mitigating security events
• Responds to all safety concerns
• Responds to emergencies (Code Blue, Code Red, etc)
• Inspects fire extinguishers and other general safety duties as assigned
• Maintains confidentiality
• Provides necessary support to departments and co-workers
• Establishing rapport with associated and providers
• Supporting the quality department functions (checklists, reports, etc.)
• Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members.
• Performs all procedures according to established policies and procedures of OCH and adheres to legal compliance policies and other regulatory issues

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Ohio County Hospital - Hartford, KY 42347, Job Shift: Any, POSITION TITLE: 225- Security

LOCATION:

Hospital Setting

REPORTS TO:

Director of Facilities

REVISION DATE:

5/26/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).

REQUIRED: see above

PREFERRED:

EXPERIENCE: N/A

REQUIRED:

PREFERRED:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE:

• Maintains BLS Healthcare provider status
• Just in time training for co-workers relevant to positions

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e.g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. Lifting up to 50 lbs may be required, anything over 50 lbs should be a team lift or with the use of a lifting aid.

COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS:

• OCH Code of Conduct
• OCH Policies and Procedures
• Scope of Practice within License/Certification.
• HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards
• Workplace Safety
• Mandatory Training
• Annual Compliance Education

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety and Security:

• Rounding to all areas of the hospital and exterior of the facility, includes MOB and hospice house.
• Responding to security events, including those involving visitors, patients and associates
• Assistance with development, management and revision of the security program
• Conducting risk assessments
• Mitigating security events
• Responds to all safety concerns
• Responds to emergencies (Code Blue, Code Red, etc)
• Inspects fire extinguishers and other general safety duties as assigned

Quality:

• Maintains confidentiality
• Provides necessary support to departments and co-workers, i.e. assisting with patient care within allowable limits
• Establishing rapport with associated and providers
• Supporting the quality department functions (checklists, reports, etc.)
• Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members.
• Performs all procedures according to established policies and procedures of OCH and adheres to legal compliance policies and other regulatory issues

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).

REQUIRED: see above

PREFERRED:

EXPERIENCE: N/A

REQUIRED:

PREFERRED:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE:

• Maintains BLS Healthcare provider status
• Just in time training for co-workers relevant to positions