What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Saint Joseph Medical Center - East Lexington?
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.
- High School GED, upon hire or
- High School Graduate, upon hire 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.
- Driver's License: KY, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days
Where You'll Work
Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
CHI Saint Joseph Health 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.
Pay Range
$16.83 - $23.77 /hour
Salary : $17 - $24