Armed Security Officer PRN

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Williamstown, KY

About The Position

The Armed Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff while delivering professional service and customer relations. The role requires working knowledge and understanding of the use of deadly physical force and close coordination with staff, local law enforcement, and other government agencies. The officer is expected to demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in interactions with patients, families, visitors, and employees. Responsibilities include patrolling SEH property, directing people to appropriate locations, preventing and controlling disturbances, and protecting and safeguarding everyone on the property. Officers provide way-finding and general assistance, communicate courteously and clearly, and use appropriate de-escalation techniques. They monitor closed-circuit television and alarm systems, manage radio and telephone communications, and complete case reports, maintenance logs, daily data entry, and other required documentation. They review roll call, emails, and other pertinent information daily and use photographic documentation when appropriate. Officers must complete mandatory departmental training and maintain required firearms-related training, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with applicable Criminal Justice experience, or a bachelor's degree.
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by the Hospital insurance carrier.
Successful completion of an accredited police academy firearms course, a state-approved concealed carry firearms course, an approved firearms training program, or related military firearms training.
Successfully pass a psychological evaluation.
Successful completion of weapons retention training.
Six months of SEH Security Officer 1 experience, or be a current sworn law enforcement officer, or be an honorably discharged member of the Armed Forces.

Responsibilities

Patrol and safeguard SEH property, protecting patients, visitors, staff, and other people on site.
Direct visitors, patients, and employees to appropriate locations and intervene to prevent and control disturbances.
Provide way-finding and general assistance to patients and visitors.
Communicate courteously and professionally, using appropriate de-escalation techniques in varied situations.
Monitor closed-circuit television and alarm systems terminating within security.
Handle radio and telephone communications effectively.
Complete case reports, maintenance logs, daily data entry, and other required documentation professionally.
Review roll call, emails, and other pertinent information daily.
Use photographic documentation to supplement written reports when appropriate.
Complete all mandatory departmental training and maintain additional firearms-related training.
Perform other duties as assigned.