Job Summary

Under general direction of the Security Lieutenant, Associate will perform a wide range of Safety and Security duties providing a safe and secure environment. Provide minimal maintenance assistance. Exhibits the values of F.I.R.S.T. (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust) of Ephraim McDowell Health (EMH).

Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort

Employment may require performing supplemental tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Subject to burns, cuts, strains, abrasions, and electric shock. Works varied shifts and on occasion, may be required to work extended shifts/hours or extra shifts for security coverage. Subject to seasonal weather exposure to perform various functions (i.e. shoveling snow, salting sidewalks). Normal stress involved. Heavy stress may be involved on occasion. May be exposed to situations with the ability to restrain persons who may pose a threat to Associates, patients, visitors or guests. Must be able to move or position 25 lbs. independently. Must be able to pass color blindness test due to recognition/identification of a physical description during various codes/situations in addition to identifying various equipment within environment.

Minimum Qualifications or Equivalents

Education: High School Graduate or GED required. Specialized training in healthcare security or law enforcement preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years experience in healthcare security or law enforcement preferred.

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Must know how to operate hand tools and perform some maintenance for emergency situations. May have to use alternative protective equipment (tasers, metal detectors, etc.)

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

Valid Kentucky Driver’s License.

Key benefits include:

Health, dental and vision insurance are available upon hire date

Paid Time Off - accruals at 7.08 hours per pay period

Matching Retirement Savings Plan with up to an 8% match

Tuition reimbursement for hard to fill positions

Student loan repayment for certain positions

Cafeteria discount averaging 25%