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Catholic Health Initiatives Lead Security Officer in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Overview
As our Lead Security Officer at CHI St Vincent, you will have a dual role in our security program. You will monitor buildings and grounds on the property to ensure the safety and security of employees, patients, and other visitors. You will also have leadership responsibilities that include staffing and serving as the primary contact for law enforcement agencies when senior leadership is not available.
Every day you will monitor the property by walking and driving around the premises.
Your security detail could include guarding facility and unit access points, monitoring surveillance cameras, testing new security technology, and protecting all employees/visitors against acts of violence should they arise.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need the ability to remain calm and take action based on the situation, known facts, and understand the position limitations. You are also expected to respond to emergency codes in a timely manner. Previous experience in security/patrol in a healthcare setting is preferred.
CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is a 280 bed faith-based, non-profit, Magnet Accredited facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. As the only level II trauma center in the southwest part of the state, CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is the regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, neuro, ortho, oncology and critical care/pulmonary. We have also been voted as one of Arkansas Best Places to Work by Arkansas Business since 2019. We have earned top patient safety ratings from Leapfrog and was recently named as one of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in Fortune and PINC AI.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Responsibilities
Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely manner.
Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle, monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to locations where needed.
Observe and report suspicious activities or behavior.
Report and document all accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety/ fire hazards and other security related situations.
Investigate security breaches and conduct follow-up investigations.
Assist security leadership with staffing and training of new security officers.
Qualifications
High school diploma/GED Required
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 required.
Current Arkansas Driver’s License with clean driving record
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of employment
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!
Pay Range
$17.89 - $24.60 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.