What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Security Officer position at Salem Hospital?
Ensures a safe and secure environment; provides protective service and response for the protection of the people and property of the Hospital; is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of Department personnel. According to Department Policy and Procedure, will assume a leadership role responsible for assisting with the orientation, training, and performance of line staff; needs above average ability in the areas of leadership, training, operational systems, and investigations. May assist in the day-to-day supervision and other duties as requested or required. Assumes the position of "responsible charge person" absent a supervisor.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Assumes all duties and responsibilities of a Security Officer.
-Assists a Supervisor/Manager with responsibility for the day-to-day operations; absent a Supervisor will assume responsible charge position.
-Assign personnel to their daily scheduled duties; reviews all pass-on, logs, journals, forms, and reports since the last tour of duty to ensure continuity of services and provide appropriate follow-up; monitor line staff performance, ensuring adherence to Department /Hospital policies and procedures; ensures Department philosophy and expectations for customer service are met; ensures adequate coverage for the next shift and unique details.
-Notifies Department/Hospital Supervisor, Manager, or Director of any special occurrences (i.e. any failure of persons, equipment, policy, or procedure disruptive to normal business or having potential for negative consequence or publicity).
-Facilitates shift training of personnel. Assists with New Employee Orientation, On Job Training, and In-Service training of personnel and promotes their growth and development. Documents personnel training records and track completion, certification, re-certification and general compliance standards are updated as needed.
-Patrols assigned areas, giving particular attention to those areas where security problems have occurred. Identifies unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas/property to help prevent theft, injuries, or damages to Hospital property, patients, visitors, and employees. Maintains strict confidentially standards at all times.
-Investigate thefts, shortages, and other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct by questioning individuals involved with specific incidents; notify appropriate law enforcement agencies of potential/actual civil or criminal misconduct and detain suspicious individuals as appropriate; when authorized, will make arrests as appropriate; participate in subsequent court proceedings as required.
-Participates in administrative functions such as, but not limited to, creating hospital issued badges, gathering employee, POI, vendor, and student vehicle information to develop and maintain a database to manage parking compliance, document hospital issued key numbers in database, and other duties assigned by the Security leadership team.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Experience in hospital, security/police, emergency medical or customer services 5-7 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to deal with and effectively de-escalate anxious/stressed people and manage aggression.
- Effectively manage a high volume of activity; handle a variety of stressful situations and crisis management scenarios.
- Strong problem-solving skills. Critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, prioritizing, and industrious and creative resolutions are needed for positive outcomes.
- Demonstrates an understanding of community policing, risk analysis, and crime prevention concepts and practices.
- Recognize, acknowledge, respect, and effectively interact with all people, establish positive relationships, and gain the trust and respect of others.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
NSMC will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.