Lead Security Officer - Downtown

Unity Point St. Luke's-Downtown

Full Time, Days

M-F 8-4:30, Rotating Weekends as needed

Assist the Security Manager/Director in successful attainment of the department’s goals and objectives. Support and assist the Security Manager/Director in the control of the department and perform various duties to direct and control the operational functions and staff of the department. Aid in assuring a continued atmosphere of safety and security throughout the entire hospital complex, the Security Officer Lead I will direct and coordinate the activities of the on shift personnel. Promote professionalism among all on shift personnel by providing leadership, direction, and undertaking or participating in other activities to foster and improve the individual performance of department staff thereby enhancing the operation, image, and reputation of the Security Department.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Promote the philosophy, programs and initiatives of UnityPoint Health
Hospitals and Clinics.

• Provide feedback to the department Security Leader on the
performance of staff assigned and activities within the department as
they affect operations.

• Act as liaison between Security Officers and the department Security
Leader.

• May be assigned by the department Security Leader to work on
department schedule. May be assigned by the department Security
Leader as the designee to sign all PL request forms or other forms.

• Assure Security Officers are performing duties appropriately.

• Assists the department Security Leader in educating Security Officers
in any new policies, procedures, equipment or techniques. May be
required to train new officers.

• Directs staff as assigned in the absence of the Security Leader. Assign
work, respond to requests, and assures completion.

• Be on-call when the Security Leader is unable, due to absence
(vacation, sick leave, etc.).

• May be required to perform other duties expected by the department
Security Leader.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates degree in criminal justice or related field preferred degree preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field of security and/or law enforcement.
• Law enforcement and/or military experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor (IAHSS) withint 180 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)cerification within 90-days.
• Completion of Advanced De-Escalation-Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) within 90-days.
• IA Mandatory Reporter Training-Adult and Child Abuse within 180 days.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons required.