Armed Security Officer

Baptist • Collierville, TN

11d

About The Position

Patrols and protects the entire campus, both inside and outside, and responds to incidents and calls concerning the safety and security of people and property on campus. Officers are expected to provide exemplary customer service and maintain a professional appearance while serving as ambassadors of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completing four years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to possess or obtain first aid, CPR, de-escalation, proper and safe restraint, armed guard training and registration, and OC or pepper spray, baton, or Taser certifications.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Current driver's license.
• Tennessee armed guard training and certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in the security field and a healthcare setting.
• High school graduation or higher.
• Completion of CIT training and Taser certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the campus to deter crime and initiate corrective action for identified physical security or safety hazards.
• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and employees while carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to calls involving disruptive behavior, disturbances, combative patients, other incidents, and internal or external alarms.
• Understand, comply with, and enforce hospital policies and procedures; when needed, enforce state and local laws or ordinances to protect people and property on campus.
• Submit necessary reports promptly and professionally.
• Perform escorts for money transfers as directed by facility policy, secure patient valuables upon request, and provide non-monetary escorts for staff, visitors, physicians, and patients upon request.
• Control parking on the property, with emphasis on critical and emergency parking areas.
• Conduct regular and random facility patrols and complete assigned goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED