Security Officer-Armed

1500 James Simpson Jr. Way, Covington, Kentucky

Armed Security Officer – St. Elizabeth Healthcare – r: JR310178

The Armed Security Officer is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff, and for interacting with people in a professional and customer‑friendly manner. This position works closely with staff, local law enforcement, and other government agencies.

• Directs visitors, patients, and employees to appropriate locations and intervenes to prevent and control disturbances.
• Protects, secures, and safeguards all persons on SEH property.

• Provides way‑finding and general assistance for patients and visitors during routine security duties.
• Relates to customers, provides clear communications in a courteous, professional manner, and offers appropriate de‑escalation techniques in a variety of situations.

• Monitors activity via closed circuit television and alarm systems that terminate within the security network.
• Handles radio and telephone communications efficiently.

• Completes case reports, maintenance logs, daily data entry, and any other necessary documentation in a professional manner.
• Reviews roll call, emails, and other pertinent information on a daily basis.
• Uses photographic documentation to supplement written reports when appropriate.

• Successfully completes all mandatory training required by the department.
• Maintains all additional firearms training.
• At all times performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED with applicable criminal‑justice experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree.
• Valid driver’s license and must be insurable by the hospital insurance carrier.

• Successfully completed an accredited police‑academy firearms course, a state‑approved concealed‑carry firearms course, an approved firearms training program, or related military firearms training.
• Successfully passes a psychological evaluation.
• Successful completion of weapons‑retention training.

• Six months of SEH Security Officer I experience; OR current sworn law enforcement officer; OR honorably discharged member of the armed forces.

Non‑Exempt

20 hours per week, any shift

Competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days, generous paid time off and flexible schedules, retirement savings with employer match, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, wellness and mental‑health programs, recognition programs, career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.