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UK King’s Daughters Medical Center
Security Officer
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What they do
A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$34,975 / year median in Kentucky
+4% projected growth
Job Description
At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility — we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description :
Job Summary Responsible for protecting life and property on premises. Patrols buildings and grounds to prevent fires, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Enforces parking regulations and unlocks doors as needed. Delivers newspapers and assists funeral directors with transportation. Escorts customers and provides support to ensure a safe environment. Essential Functions- Operates and maintains security equipment and systems, including CCTV, access control, and alarms.
- Conducts regular maintenance and inspections of security systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Warns violators of rule infractions and apprehends or expels individuals engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
- Monitors for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking pipes, and unsecured doors.
- Sounds alarms or contacts police or fire departments in emergencies.
- Permits authorized individuals to enter the property and restricts access to unauthorized persons.
- Documents activities in Daily Activity Reports and maintains lost and found logs.
- Investigates incidents and unusual circumstances reported by staff, visitors, physicians, or patients.
- Assists medical personnel in managing hostile or combative patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 50% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10%
- 50% of the time) E.
Repetitive motion:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) H.
Working in confined spaces:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) K.
Job-related travel:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) L.Loud noises:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M.Temperature extremes:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) N.
Radiation:
1. Never P.Burns:
1. Never Q.Cuts/Punctures:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) R.Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) S.Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:
1. Never T.Combative/violent people:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) U.