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Security Officer

CHI Saint Joseph Health System Lexington, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $15.88 - $21.83 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-414289 Employment Type Full Time Department Security Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Wed (12:00PM-6:00PM) Thur-Sat (6:00AM-6:00PM) Remote No Category Safety and Security

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

The Security Officer is expected to provide a reasonable safe and secure environment for all who enter CHI Saint Joseph Health properties and to assure the physical security of buildings and grounds. It is expected that the security officer will demonstrate behavior consistent with CHI Saint Joseph Health core values and humankindness. The security officer shall support CHI Saint Joseph Health's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities.

  • Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, opening doors, and responding to emergency codes.
  • Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed; and report unsafe acts or conditions.
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, supplies, reports HIPPA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conduct follow-up investigations, and write incident reports.
  • Document all activities in the reporting system to accurately record events; and (2) complete clear, concise, and legible reports in a timely manner; use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to the right location.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent; or three (3) years’ experience as a security officer

  •  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.

Licensure and Certifications

  • Driver's License: KY (AUTO:KY)

  • Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. 

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees 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. 

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