Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring: Security Officer in Little Rock

**Overview**

As our Security Officer at CHI St Vincent, you will monitor buildings and grounds on the property to ensure the safety and security of employees, patients, and other visitors.

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, youll 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.

**About Us:**

**CHI St Vincent Infirmary** is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the States best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.

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

**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 Drivers License with clean driving record

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of employment

While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry, well take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

**Pay Range**

$16.30 - $22.36 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.