Summary

Will perform all necessary functions to ensure a safe and secure environment for Medical Center patients, visitors and staff, their property and Medical Center property by enforcing established MBMC and Security Department policies and procedures. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• "Responds to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force up to and including armed response following established protocols. 20 %

• Secures premises by patrolling property, inspecting buildings and access points. 20 %

• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of individuals to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. 20 %

• Issue tickets/citations, maintaining a detailed log of all activities. 15 %

• Ensure timely response to alarms and investigate disturbances. 15 %

• Responds to all incidents on MBMC campus as appropriate. Responsible for providing assistance to emergency responders and render aid to mitigate situations. 10 %"""

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred: Completion Security Training Preferred, or Completion Applicable Military Training Preferred, or Completion Law Enforcement Training Preferred.

Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required. Completion Police Firearms Training Program - NRA Certified Required.

Experience

Preferred: 2 years Legal - Law Enforcement Preferred, or 2 years Armed Security Preferred.

Minimum: 1 year Legal - Law Enforcement Required or 1 year Armed Security Required. Must be 21 years of age.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Preferred: Commercial Driver's License Preferred. Taser Certification preferred.

Minimum: License/Certification/Registries (valid for the State of MS): Driver's License Required. License Eligible for Weapons Permit and Must Maintain During Employment Required. Eligible for A Surety Bond and Must Maintain During Employment Required. OC or Pepper Spray Certification Required, or Willingness to Obtain Required.

Special Skills

Minimum: Must be in good physical condition, able to drive motorized vehicle with manual transmission and to operate 2-wheel vehicle.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries

• Paid vacation/time off

• Continuing education opportunities

• Generous retirement plan

• Health insurance, including dental and vision

• Sick leave

• Service awards

• Free parking

• Short-term disability

• Life insurance

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts

• Education assistance/continuing education

• Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 11449 - Officer-Security Armed

Facility: MBMC - Hospital

Department: JS Security

Category: Facilities & Security

Type: Non Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location: US:MS:Jackson

Located in the Jackson, MS metro area REQNUMBER: 25581