| Created | 04/06/2024 |
| Reference | 239210055 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| City | Lexington |
| Zip | 40502 |
| Salary | - |
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University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleSecurity OfficerRequisition NumberRE44739Working TitleDepartment Name3HL00:UK PoliceWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.15-24.26/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related ExperienceNo experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.; sitting/ walking/standing for long periods of time; handling intermittent periods of high levels of stress; engaging with potentially violent or combative patients, visitors or other individuals.
Shift
8 hour shifts, assignments to be determined. Must be able to work any of the following:
Job Summary
1st shift: 05:45 am – 02:15 pm 2nd shift: 01:45 pm – 10:15 pm 3rd shift: 09:45 pm – 06:15 am Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and mandatory overtime to include special events such as UK home football games. Security officers must be able to work overtime with short notice for extended periods of time. Location assignment will be determined at time of hire.
Security Officers maintain a safe and secure environment at the University of Kentucky’s HealthCare facilities’ by protecting guests, visitors, staff, and property. They serve as the frontline for security across the UK HealthCare enterprise and during University-sponsored events.
In those efforts, Security Officers conduct patrols and use knowledge of their assigned area to actively provide high visibility and presence concentrating on high traffic areas to detect possible suspicious activities or assist visitors with needs for service. They identify, report, and respond quickly, calmly, and professionally to suspicious activities, sensitive situations, emergency alarms, and assistance calls. Security Officers also work collaboratively by monitoring radio broadcasts by Communications and other Security Officers to ensure awareness of activities in the area and to aid as needed. They also respond to assistance calls for disorderly patients and visitors, provide services including crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and diffuse potentially volatile situations with due regard for the safety of all involved.
Security Officers experience both high pace activity in response to high stress situations and repetitive/routine activity to proactively serve and protect. They perform basic investigative reviews and prioritize information for the completion of University forms and security reports. They meet and talk with staff, hospital patients, visitors, and vendors, providing information, advising of safety measures, and building rapport. The position also requires providing coverage for individuals on 72 hour holds, performing repetitive duties like relocking and unlocking doors, and monitoring video camera footage and the security badge access and alarm systems.
We invest a lot in our Security Officers professional development to ensure they can meet the demands of the role.
Feel free to reach out with any additional questions at
JoinUKPD@uky.edu
This position will require candidates to take a polygraph examination as part of the University Police Department’s employment process. Additionally, any position working in one of the hospitals/clinics owned or operated by the University of Kentucky is required to undergo a drug screen as part of the pre-employment screening process.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply04/26/2024University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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| Employer | University of Kentucky |
