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Officer-Security Armed

Baptist Memorial Health Care
Meridian, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

Overview

Officer-Security Armed

Job Code: 22815

FLSA Status:

Job Family: FACILITY SECURITY

Job Description Title: Officer-Security Armed

Job Summary

Patrols and protects the entire campus, inside and outside; responds to all incidents or calls relating to the safety and security of all persons and property on the campus. Officers are expected to demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and maintain a professional appearance while serving as ambassadors of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

  • Patrols the entire campus for the purpose of deterring crime and initiating corrective actions on any physical security or safety hazards identified.
  • Provides customer service to our patients, visitors, and employees carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
  • Responds to all calls for disruptive behavior, disturbances, and combative patients, and incidents, as well as internal or external alarms.
  • Understands, complies, and enforces hospital policy and procedure. As needed, enforces State and Local laws/ordinances to ensure the safety and security of all persons and property on campus.
  • Submits all necessary reports in a prompt and professional manner.
  • Performs escorts related to money transfers, as directed by facility policy. Will secure patient valuables upon request. Will perform non-monetary escorts for staff, visitors, physicians, and patients upon request for the safety and security of the requesting party.
  • Controls all parking on the property, emphasizing parking in critical and/or emergency parking areas.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and completes assigned goals.
Specifications

Experience

Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired

1 yr experience in security field, and healthcare setting.






Education

Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired

Knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
High school graduate or higher.






Training

Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired

CPR, CIT training within 1 year of hire.
Possess or have the ability to obtain First aid, CPR, De-escalation techniques, proper and safe restraints techniques, armed guard training and registration, OC or Pepper Spray, Baton Certification.
Completion of CIT Training and Taser Certification preferred.





Special Skills

Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired

Basic computer literacy skills required






Licensure

Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired

DRIVER'S LICENSE (CURRENT), TN armed guard training and certification.






Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships

No







Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label
Short Description
Full Description

Sedentary
Very light energy level
Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light
Moderate energy level
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium
High energy level
Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy
Very high energy level
Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.





Functional Demands Rating

Medium







Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Continuous






Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Continuous






Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination
Near Vision
Far Vision
Depth Perception
Hearing

Yes
Accurate
Accurate
Moderate
Moderate






Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

Anticipated






Environmental Requirements - Chemical

Anticipated






Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Anticipated






Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

Anticipated






Environmental Requirements - Radiation

Anticipated






Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Anticipated






Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

Anticipated






Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

Anticipated






Environmental Requirements - Other

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