Security Guard

About the Company
Feel Good About Helping Others Feel Better

A job with Kindred Healthcare offers some things you'd expect, and some you might not. There's the salary, of course, and security, and benefits. And the pride you take in working for a company that's a nationally recognized leader in healthcare. But there's also the feedback you get - the hugs, the handshakes, the smiles, and even the tears of gratitude - from the people you care for with your heart as well as with your hands. So consider a career with Kindred - it's rewarding on many levels.

About the Opportunity
Help Kindred Healthcare be a leader in the long term acute care industry by acting as the Security Guard who protects the life and property of all persons on hospital premises. Police hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft and vandalism. Serve as a member of the Fire and Safety Response Team.

Responsibilities:


Patrol buildings and grounds to prevent fires, theft and vandalism; inspects doors, windows and locks to determine level of security; ensure that only authorized personnel are admitted onto hospital premises
Investigate incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital staff, visitors, physicians or patients; write incident reports and document investigative steps and results
Respond to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly or combative patients
Assist with traffic control by keeping fire lanes, fire hydrants and ambulance entrances free of vehicles; issue parking tickets to vehicle operators who have violated parking regulations
Inspect fire-fighting equipment, pager units, bio-air packs and other security equipment; promptly report any malfunctions.
Assist motorists who become stranded on hospital property; escort visitors, patients and employees to/from parking areas
Maintain information on lost/found logs; notify individuals when items reported as missing are located; inspect outgoing parcels to prevent theft of hospital property
Issue hospital keys to authorized hospital personnel; maintain accurate log of activity while on duty
Respond to all "Code" situations.



Qualifications


Must have a current, licensed security officer/guard card. One year of experience as a security officer is preferred










Benefits
Kindred Healthcare offers an attractive benefits package for full-time employment, including medical/dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more. Premium salaries commensurate with experience.

*Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-free work environment. REQUIREMENTS
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