Security Officer - Twin Lakes Medical Center

Owensboro Health•Leitchfield, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides security services to promote a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, physicians, and organizational assets at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. The role works under direct supervision and requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment. The position is part time at 0.5 FTE (40 hours per pay period), with work hours of 2200–0630 and every-other-weekend requirements. The Security Officer monitors and responds to security threats, investigates incidents and hazards, helps manage access and surveillance systems, supports emergency preparedness, and provides safety information and assistance to staff and visitors. The role also monitors critical facility systems, conducts foot and vehicle patrols, manages violent behavior using crisis management training, and serves as a liaison with local law enforcement. A high school diploma, GED, or higher is required upon hire. A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. No prior work experience is required. A valid driver’s license and age 21 or older are required upon hire. AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Level III Provider certification is required within 90 days of employment. Completion of the IAHSS Basic/Advanced Certification Exam is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher required upon hire; a combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
No work experience required.
Valid driver’s license and age 21 or older required upon hire.
AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Level III Provider certification required within 90 days of employment.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Ability to work under direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Basic/Advanced Certification Exam from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS-Basic/Advanced Training Certificate) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively monitor for and respond promptly to potential or actual security threats.
Investigate and manage security incidents and hazards on the premises and other organizational properties.
Follow policies and procedures concerning alarms and emergency and disaster preparedness plans.
Facilitate planned drills and simulations.
Provide information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote safety on the premises.
Manage facility access and security surveillance systems.
Manage violent behavior by patients and visitors using crisis management training.
Monitor critical systems, including fire alarms, generators, elevators, and emergency call boxes.
Conduct threat and hazard assessments through foot and vehicle patrols.
Act as a liaison with local law enforcement.
Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.