Security Officer - Full Time

BHS•Paducah, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Security Officer position is for the Third Shift, from 6 PM to 6 AM. The role involves providing security and protection to individuals and property within Baptist Health Paducah and its associated secondary buildings. Responsibilities include safeguarding Baptist Health buildings, equipment, and supplies, and reporting any misuse of hospital assets. Baptist Health is a comprehensive health system established in 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky, committed to enhancing community health. The system comprises 10 hospitals, a network of employed and independent physicians, and over 470 points of care, employing more than 24,000 individuals across Kentucky and neighboring states.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Driver’s License
Must obtain BLS within 3 months of hire.
Use of Force certification, including exposure to OC spray, pressure points and control tactics and Taser training within 6 months

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience in the field of Law Enforcement, Security, Military and/or Corrections

Responsibilities

Answers all calls for service and answers questions concerning these calls or responds accordingly.
Investigates all incidents involving criminal matters, completes an incident report and reports such matters as appropriate to the proper authority.
Required to subdue and/or de-escalate high stress, tense situations involving combative person(s) for an unknown period of time.
Able to assist and complete required fire checks (Fire Extinguishers and Exit Signs on a monthly basis.)
Conducts routine internal and external foot patrols on the main campus and issue parking violations and assist with traffic control as needed.