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Baptist Memorial Health Care

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.

$34,352 / year median in Mississippi

+2% projected growth

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Overview Job Summary Patrols and protects the entire campus, inside and outside; responds to all incidents or calls relating to the safety and security of all persons and property on the campus. Officers are expected to demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and maintain a professional appearance while serving as ambassadors of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Patrols the entire campus for the purpose of deterring crime and initiating corrective actions on any physical security or safety hazards identified. Responds to all calls for disruptive behavior, disturbances, and combative patients, as well as internal or external alarms. Understands, complies, and enforces hospital policy and procedure. As needed, enforces State and Local laws/ordinances to ensure the safety and security of all persons and property on campus. Submits all necessary reports in a prompt and professional manner. Performs escorts related to money transfers, as directed by facility policy. Will secure patient valuables upon request. Will perform non-monetary escorts for staff, visitors, physicians, and patients upon request for the safety and security of the requesting party. Controls all parking on the property, emphasizing parking in critical and/or emergency parking areas. Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Appropriate Experience. Minimum Required Minimum of 1 year experience in security field, and healthcare setting. Preferred/Desired Minimum of 2 years experience in security field, and healthcare setting. Education Minimum Required High school diploma/GED, OR equivalent experience as required by the position Training Minimum Required
CPR, CIT
training within 1 year of hire. Special Skills Minimum Required Basic computer literacy skills required. Licensure Minimum Required A valid driver's license.