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Saint Joseph Hospital - London
Security Officer
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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
Where You'll Work Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024). CHI Health Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime.
Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment. Patrol on foot and by vehicle the facility and grounds. Patrol on foot and by vehicle all perimeter buildings and posts. Regulate parking by employees and visitors. Give directions and assist with minor vehicle problems. Provide escorts for employees. Provide security coverage in the Emergency Department. Job Requirements Required High School GED or three (3) years' experience as a security officer, upon hire or High School Graduate or three (3) years' experience as a security officer, upon hire and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service; or one (1) year experience as a security officer.
Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment. Patrol on foot and by vehicle the facility and grounds. Patrol on foot and by vehicle all perimeter buildings and posts. Regulate parking by employees and visitors. Give directions and assist with minor vehicle problems. Provide escorts for employees. Provide security coverage in the Emergency Department. Job Requirements Required High School GED or three (3) years' experience as a security officer, upon hire or High School Graduate or three (3) years' experience as a security officer, upon hire and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service; or one (1) year experience as a security officer.