Security Officer II

Summary:

The Hospital Security Department ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The team monitors access points, patrols hospital grounds, and responds to emergencies while supporting hospital policies.

• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property.
• Monitor surveillance equipment.
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and access points.
• Permit entry.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities.
• Inform violators of policy and procedures.
• Restrain trespassers.
• Keep Security supervisor informed of all issues.
• Assist Supervisor with special and assigned projects such as locks and keys, security assessments, and product reviews.
• Perform essential duties with limited supervision.
• Use non‑violent crisis intervention when needed to deal with visitors, patients, families, and employees.
• Deal with patients and customers in all age categories from infant to geriatric.

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Valid driver’s license with no violations for 2 years.
• Ability to achieve Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain Taser/CEW, De‑Escalation, Handcuffing, and Defensive tactics certification within 6 months.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) with International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety certification within one year of employment.

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually.
• Company‑paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire.
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets).
• PTO Sell‑Back Program.
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO donation).
• Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support.
• Retirement with Company Match.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team.