Security Officer

Job Description: Security Officer Shift: 3rd Where You'll Be: The security department at Baptist Health LaGrange is responsible for providing a safe and secure healthcare environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Members of the security team utilize a variety of strategies, tactics, and tools to work effectively within the 90 bed acute care hospital featuring a recent multi-million dollar renovation. Baptist Health LaGrange is proud to serve residents of Oldham, Henry, Trimble, Carroll, and eastern Jefferson counties. What You'll Do: Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas to deter criminal activity and ensure a visible security presence Respond promptly to security incidents, emergencies, and alarms, such as medical emergencies or fires and take appropriate action Conduct safety inspections and audits to identify hazards, security vulnerabilities, and compliance issues as well as report findings to appropriate personnel and assist in implementing corrective measures Mediate conflicts and de-escalate tense situations involving patients, visitors, or staff members, using effective communication and conflict resolution techniques. Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency services when necessary Why You're a Great Fit: You have additional education or training in law enforcement, security management, or related fields (Strongly Preferred) You have a High School diploma (Required) You have a valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record You have, or will obtain, the following certifications within 6 months of hire and obtain thereafter: BLS, Taser 7, Avade Handcuff, Avade Healthcare Defensive Tactics, Aegis Crisis Prevent and De-escalation (within 30 days), IAHSS, and Hazardous Materials First Receiver (within 90 days) If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Founded in 1924, Baptist Health has been bringing advanced medical technology, modern facilities, and many of the region's most prominent physicians and medical professionals to the communities of our commonwealth for nearly a century. Headquartered in Louisville, the Baptist Health family of hospitals, care centers, physician offices and health facilities has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Counting all nine hospitals, we have more than 2,700 licensed beds. Baptist Health has more than 300 points of care include outpatient facilities which offer Urgent Care, occupational medicine, physical therapy and diagnostics. Home care is also available in 39 Kentucky counties, six counties in Illinois and six counties in Southern Indiana. Our physician network of more than 3,000 employed and affiliated physicians continues to grow as we endeavor to improve access to healthcare and enhance the health of Kentucky as a whole. EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.