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Security Officer

Baptist Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

About the role

<p><u><b>Summary</b></u></p><p><u><b>Job Description:</b></u></p><div><div><p><b><u><span>Security Officer</span></u><span> </span></b></p></div><div><p><span><span>Full</span><span>-</span><span>Time</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>3</span></span><span><span>rd</span></span><span> </span></span><span>S</span><span>hif</span><span>t</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>BHCOR<span> </span></span><span>Security</span><span><span> </span></span><span>I<span> </span></span><span>Corbin</span><span>, KY</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>Security<span> </span></span><span>is responsible for</span><span><span> </span>providing the physical protection of Baptist Health assets, including people, property, reputation, and information.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Receiving general direction from the Security Director, Coordinator, or<span> </span></span><span>designee</span><span>, enforces Hospital regulations, provides a safe and secure environment for hospital patients,<span> </span></span><span>visitors</span><span><span> </span>and employees. The Security Officer will enforce hospital policies and security regulations through active monitoring and patrolling of Baptist property by continuously watching and reporting of potential safety hazards and unusual occurrences. As<span> </span></span><span>determined</span><span><span> </span>by supervisory personnel, the Security officer investigates complaints or potential criminal conduct;<span> </span></span><span>assists</span><span><span> </span>in restraining patients as necessary; provides protective services.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Description:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Maintains a safe and secure environment through patrols, access control, monitoring, and enforcement of security policies. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Responds to security incidents, emergencies, behavioral concerns, and crisis situations,<span> </span></span><span>providing assistance</span><span><span> </span>and coordinating<span> </span></span><span>additional</span><span><span> </span>support when needed. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Assists</span><span><span> </span>patients, visitors, staff, and flight crews through escorts, helipad operations, and customer service activities. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Conducts routine security inspections,<span> </span></span><span>identifies</span><span><span> </span>hazards, and takes corrective action to address safety and security concerns. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Monitors CCTV systems and security equipment to<span> </span></span><span>identify</span><span>, respond to, and document suspicious or unsafe activity. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Investigates incidents, gathers information, documents findings, and<span> </span></span><span>reports</span><span><span> </span>offenses to<span> </span></span><span>appropriate authorities</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Maintains<span> </span></span><span>accurate</span><span><span> </span>records, duty logs, incident reports, and<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>documentation within hospital systems. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Supports emergency preparedness, life safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and required training programs. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Collaborates with clinical and operational teams to promote a safe environment and effective hospital operations.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>Requirements</span></b><span>  </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>High school diploma or GED<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>No prior experience<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Security education<span> </span></span><span>preferred</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Security, military, and/or law enforcement experience preferred. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS), Aegis, and Taser 7 certifications within<span> </span></span><span>90 days</span><span><span> </span>of hire. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Must obtain Basic International Association for Healthcare Security &amp; Safety (IAHSS) certification within 6 months of hire.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Benefits: </span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Health, Vision, Den

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