Posted 1w ago

SECURITY LIEUTENANT - HOSPITAL SECURITY

@ North Oaks Health System
Hammond, Louisiana, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Supervise staff, Monitor surveillance equipment, Manage access control
Requirements Summary:High School diploma required; 1-3 years supervisory experience preferred; must attain IAHSS Basic and Supervisor certifications within 3 months.
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Job Description

Status: Full Time

Shift: Primary Shift: Day shift 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM. Flexibility Required: May include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. May participate in rotating shifts to ensure 24/7 security coverage.

Exempt: No 

 

Other information:

Other Information

  1. Previous Experience Required:

High School diploma required, or equivalent

Prefer 1-3 years previous supervisory experience in Security field or customer service

Specialized or Technical Education Required:

Must attain IAHSS Basic and Supervisor certifications within 3 months of hire into position.

Incumbent will be trained as required, attend in-services and meetings as required

Must exhibit excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Must possess the ability to think on one’s feet and make quick decisions

Knowledge of restraining, State and Federal criminal codes, universal precautions, PPE, MOAB, etc

Physical Demands:

Strength: Heavy

· Push: Frequently

·Pull: Frequently

·Carry: Frequently

·Lift: Frequently

·Sit: Occasionally

·Stand: Frequently

· Squat: Occasionally

·Kneel: Occasionally

·Forward Bend: Frequently

·Stairs: Frequently

    ·Walk: Constantly

    Responsibilities:

    Responsibilities

    1. Briefs Security officers on upcoming shift activity

    2. Leads and monitors staff assigned to his/her shift.

    3. Responsible for monitoring the electronic surveillance equipment

    4. Responsible for proximity access control system

    5. Assisting Security Manager with annual evaluations of staff, when requested

    6. Responsible for initial evaluation training development and written compliance exam for officers assigned to his/her shift

    7. Responsible for monitoring required license and certificates of officers assigned to his/her shift

    8. Monitor recertification in required courses, when requested

    9. Participate in interviews with applicants and make recommendations to Security Department leadership, when requested

    10. Inspects uniforms and notes any discrepancies

    11. Gives officers post assignments and schedule for meals/breaks, when requested

    12. Inspects radios for operation problems

    13. Interacts with Nursing Supervisor to resolve problems

    14. Inspects security equipment and video surveillance equipment and reports problems to Security Department leadership

    15. Supervises work of Security Sergeant, Officers, Dispatchers assigned to his/her shift, when requested. In addition, resolves any shift problems or conflicts

    16. Is responsible for ensuring adequate staff daily and report any issues to Security Captain

    17. Is flexible and able to work when shifts are short of personnel

    18. Is responsible to assist Security Department leadership in the preparation of monthly shift schedules, when requested

    19. Reviews shift reports and follows up with officers to ensure compliance with shift requirement

    20. Encourage personnel to keep lines of communication open and to provide security personnel with opportunities to discuss issues and concerns

    21. Participates in formal disciplinary actions against security personnel, when requested

    22. Participates in training programs as directed by the Security Department leadership

    23. Completes reports as requested in a timely manner

    24. Recommends operational improvements to Security Department leadership

    25. Attends meetings and conducts in-services as directed

    26. Conducts security patrols and other duties in rotation with officers on each shift

    27. Monitors security forms and equipment inventory to ensure that sufficient quantities are available

    28. Is open and accessible to personnel under his/her supervision

    29. Fairly/consistently enforces all hospital and departmental policies and procedures

    30. Sets a positive example for personnel to follow

    31. Has the ability to communicate effectively through writing skills

    32. Has the ability to communicate effectively orally

    33. Discusses problems/concerns with Security Department leadership

    34. Shows competency in applying correct and effective crises prevention and intervention techniques

    35. Shows competency in understanding distinctions between administrative and clinical seclusion and restraint

    36. Shows competency in varying interaction techniques based on age of patient

    37. Shows competency in performing “Morgue Access” and “Release of Bodies” according to training guidelines

    38. Shows competency in performing :Patient Valuable Collection” according to training guidelines

    39. Supervises after hour courier functions, as needed

    40. Performs all other duties as assigned

    41. Follows North Oaks Health System’s compliance programs and all federal and state regulatory guidelines

    42. Ensures reports are written in a timely manner and proper follow-up conducted

    43. Ensures vehicle maintenance checklist is completed and deficiencies reported and/or corrected

    44. Ensures valuable are accounted for and secured upon receipt

    Examples of specific decision routinely made

    Analyzes incidents and decides action to be taken

    Evaluates current environment, activity or emergency room, weather conditions, crime, stats, census, PEC/OPC, etc. and directs staff accordingly

    Releases valuables to non-family members or next of kin

    Disposition of remains

    Reviews reports for accuracy and offers suggestions, improvements, etc.