Healthcare Security Specialist

Position Summary

Provides security services to ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

• Perform proactive monitoring and respond promptly to potential or actual security threats
• Investigate and manage all security incidents and hazards on hospital premises
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to policies regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness
• Facilitate drills and simulations for emergency preparedness
• Provide assistance and information to staff and visitors to promote safety

• Serve both internal staff and external customers, clients, and contractors
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential information
• Perform other duties as assigned

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• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Associate's degree or higher in any discipline preferred

• Service in active-duty military, reserves, National Guard, or auxiliary police/cadet programs preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of verifiable and successful security experience required
• Healthcare security experience preferred
• At least six (6) months of customer interaction experience preferred

• Current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to remain calm and take appropriate action in stressful situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills
• Effective verbal and written communication in English

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed.

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands for handling equipment and computer tasks
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Repetitive upper body motion for computer use

• Work is performed in a well-lit, climate-controlled hospital and office setting
• Exposure to hospital-related risks such as blood borne pathogens, contagious illnesses, chemicals, and biohazard materials
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required
• Noise levels are typical of office and hospital environments

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401(k) benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness support
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• And much more

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.