Officer-Safety & Security Armed

Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation
Covington, Tennessee 38019 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 08, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Overview

    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 serviceskills and maintain a professional appearance while serving as ambassadors of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned.

    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

    Minimum Required

    Preferred/Desired
    • 1 yr experience in security field, and healthcare setting.
    Education

    Minimum Required
    • Knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Preferred/Desired
    • High school graduate or higher.
    Training

    Minimum Required
    • 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, or Taser Certification.
    Preferred/Desired
    • Completion of CIT Training and Taser Certification are preferred.
    Special Skills
    • Basic computer literacy skills required.
    Minimum Required
    • Basic computer literacy skills required
    Preferred/Desired

    Licensure

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

    Preferred/Desired
  • Job Description

    Overview

    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 serviceskills and maintain a professional appearance while serving as ambassadors of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned.

    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

    Minimum Required

    Preferred/Desired
    • 1 yr experience in security field, and healthcare setting.
    Education

    Minimum Required
    • Knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Preferred/Desired
    • High school graduate or higher.
    Training

    Minimum Required
    • 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, or Taser Certification.
    Preferred/Desired
    • Completion of CIT Training and Taser Certification are preferred.
    Special Skills
    • Basic computer literacy skills required.
    Minimum Required
    • Basic computer literacy skills required
    Preferred/Desired

    Licensure

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

    Preferred/Desired
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