Position Summary Provides support, security, and courtesy transport services for Med Center Health and its subsidiaries. Services include emergency dispatching and emergency response to fire and environmental safety needs. Minimum Qualifications Work Experience Previous experience in Healthcare Security or equivalent preferred.
Education Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred. Must be of legal age to purchase handgun in Kentucky. Must complete on the job training in a 3-month period except for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training which must be completed during department orientation period. Must complete IAHSS Security Officer Basic Course within six months of hire or placement for Full Time or Part Time employees. 
Certifications/Licensure Must pass weapons certification course annually. Renewals must be completed within 60 days of date of expiration. Valid driver’s license required. Motor vehicle record check required and will be performed annually. Job Specific Performance Standards The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
  Performs security services such as investigating incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital personnel, visitors, physicians or patients, patrolling buildings and grounds, and monitoring the hospital using electronic safety equipment in order to provide a visible deterrence to crime and other prohibited activities for Med Center Health and its subsidiaries. Performs dispatch services for the Security department. Performs employee and guest courtesy transport services. Performs parking lot patrols and issues citations for parking violators and violations and assists motorists who become stranded on Med Center Health property. Performs routine courier type functions i.e. Bank Deposits. Prepares and submits accurate and complete paperwork concerning incidents in accordance with hospital and Security department policies. Responds in Security department vehicle for routine or emergency situations. Initiates proper visitor or patient control/restraint protocol utilizing CPI techniques when necessary. Operates company vehicle.  Adheres to driving laws and regulations and assures safe operation of vehicle.  Conducts general maintenance checks on company vehicle.  Reports maintenance issues.  Maintains record of maintenance checks.