Company Description

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

A Growing Network of Care

HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:

Harrison Memorial Hospital – A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.

EMS Office – A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.

KidTown Daycare – A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.

Specialty Clinics – Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.

Clinic Pharmacy – Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.

At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.

Job Summary/Purpose

Receiving general directions from the Security Manager, Supervisor or designee, enforces Hospital regulations, provides a safe and secure environment for Hospital patients, visitors and employees. The Security officer will enforce Hospital policies and security regulations through active monitoring and patrolling of Harrison Memorial property by continuously watching for and the timely reporting of potential safety hazards and unusual occurrences of assigned areas. As determined by supervisory personnel, the Security officer Investigates complaints or potential criminal conduct; assists in restraining patients as necessary; provides protective services.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job by listing the major components for this position (i.e., key responsibilities and essential duties). The list is not intended to be an all-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required and are subject to change from time to time. Additionally, other duties may be assigned at the discretion of leadership to meet business, customer, and/or patient needs.

 Essential Duties:

• Takes corrective action when called for and assists in security and safety matters
• Displays confidence in handling all types of situations while maintaining a professional manner.
• Maintains radio contact at all times.
• Completes duty log including any actions taken.
• Calls for assistance in situations beyond their control.
• Ensure that policies are applied in an equal and unbiased manner.
• Complies with all written and verbal directives.
• Makes complete patrols under normal circumstances
• Patrols all points and performs all required checks of areas.
• Enters all required data into hospital system.
•  Corrects all security and safety deficiencies noted on rounds.
• Emergency Response
• Immediately responds to all emergency calls and offers support and assistance in resolving the issue.
• Conducts response in an appropriate manner as outlined in policies.
• Investigations and Incident reports
• Attempts to recover any missing property through search of area.
• Follow through on all available leads and attempt to obtain any additional information.
• Fully document all existing information and events in a clear and concise manner
• Pass along all available information to relieving Officers.
• Ensure all offences are reported to proper authority i.e. Police, Manager or House Manager.
• Devotes full attention to monitoring security cameras and equipment
• Learn and apply all aspects of systems operations.
• Does not have visitors, reading materials, or any electronic devices in the area.
• Check all floors utilizing Patrol Techniques even if floors are empty.
• All cameras are to be left on assigned sequence unless observing incident.
• Officer is to remain in office unless performing authorized function.
• Covers absentee call-ins received during shift.
• Performs dispatcher duties to include answering phone calls, dispatching calls for services to other security staff, coordinating actions of other security staff, monitoring closed-circuit TV, monitoring and responding to all alarms, controlling access to lost and found, and making sound decisions regarding the priority of calls.

Role Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

• High School/GED

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Drivers License (No violations 2 years)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• No Previous Experience Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO)
• International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety Certification