Officer-Security Armed II

Baptist • Jackson, MS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Officer-Security Armed II patrols and protects the entire campus, indoors and outdoors, and responds to incidents and calls concerning the safety and security of people and property. The officer provides customer service to patients, visitors, and employees while serving as an organizational ambassador, maintaining a professional appearance, and carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities. The role also performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in the security field and a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Current driver's license.
• Mississippi Security Guard Firearms Permit.
• Possess or be able to complete first aid, CPR, de-escalation techniques, proper and safe restraint techniques, armed guard training, minimum firearms qualification, and OC/pepper spray, baton, or Taser certification.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or higher.
• Completion of CIT training.
• Taser certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the campus to deter crime and take corrective action when physical security or safety hazards are identified.
• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and employees while implementing safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• 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 applicable state and local laws or ordinances to protect people and property on campus.
• Submit necessary reports promptly and professionally.
• Conduct money-transfer escorts as directed by facility policy and secure patient valuables upon request.
• Provide non-monetary escorts for staff, visitors, physicians, and patients upon request for their safety and security.
• 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