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Security Manager
Lexington, KY; Lexington - 1740 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY
Source: Baptist Health careers · View original posting
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- full time
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Job Description:
- Manager, Security
- Full-Time, Shift
- Security Services
The Security Services Unit in a hospital setting is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and assets. This unit operates 24/7 and is integral to ensure the hospital functions smoothly while addressing emergencies, preventing unauthorized access, and responding to incidents swiftly and effectively.
The Security Manager oversees the daily operations of the hospital's Security department, leading security personnel and supervising campus security systems. This role is responsible for developing and implementing security strategies, supporting emergency preparedness and response, maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, and partnering with hospital leadership and local law enforcement to ensure effective security operations across the campus.
Job Description:
Lead the daily operations of Security Services across the hospital campus and affiliated facilities.
Develop and implement security strategies, emergency preparedness plans, and physical security programs.
Oversee security personnel, including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and staff development.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
Manage security systems, including surveillance, access control, alarms, and other security technologies.
Lead investigations, incident responses, risk assessments, and security improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with hospital leadership, Facilities, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies to promote a safe environment.
Manage departmental budgets, contracts, and operational performance while supporting organizational goals.
Foster a culture of safety, customer service, and continuous improvement across the Security team.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- 5 years’ experience
- 3-5 Healthcare industry preferred.
- Driver’s License (no violations 2 years)
- Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) with International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety certification preferred not required.
- Must obtain Taser/CEW, De-Escalation, Handcuffing, Defensive tactics within 6 months
Benefits:
- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Retirement with Company Match
- If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
- Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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