Security Officer - Twin Lakes Medical Center

Owensboro Health•Leitchfield, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer provides security services to promote a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, physicians, and assets at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. The role works under direct supervision and requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The position is per diem/PRN, with work hours and weekend work as needed. No prior work experience is required. A high school diploma or GED is required upon hire; a combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 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. IAHSS Basic/Advanced Training certification is preferred. The role is subject to the organization’s policies and procedures and supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests. The physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing or pulling, bending or stooping, reaching, talking, hearing, repetitive hand and arm movements, keyboard data entry, and visual tasks. Some duties such as climbing, kneeling, crouching or crawling, running, and lifting or carrying heavier loads occur occasionally or rarely.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required upon hire.
A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Valid driver's license and minimum age of 21 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.
No work experience required.

Nice To Haves

IAHSS Basic/Advanced Training Certificate, including completion of the Basic/Advanced Certification Exam from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety.

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.
Maintain knowledge of and follow policies and procedures for alarms and emergency and disaster preparedness plans.
Facilitate planned drills and simulations.
Provide information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote their 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.
Assess threats and hazards 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.