Security Officer Lead

The Lead Security Officer has a dual role within the security program. In addition to their duties and responsibilities as a security officer, they also are assigned administrative duties to ensure program continuity when department leaders are not available. As the Lead Security Officer they are responsible for ensuring that assigned posts are staffed, all security incidents are properly responded to and documented in accordance with department procedures. The Lead Security Officer also serves as the primary site contact for law enforcement agencies when senior Security leadership is not on site. It is expected that the Lead Security Officer will demonstrate behavior consistent with CommonSpirit Health core value and Humankindness. The Lead Security Officer shall support CommonSpirit Health's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities

To be successful in this role, you’ll need the ability to remain calm and take action based on the situation, known facts, and understand the position limitations. You are also expected to respond to emergency codes in a timely manner. Previous experience in security/patrol in a healthcare setting is preferred.

• Provides leadership for Security Services
• Ensures delivery of quality services; regulatory compliance, and manages operations efficiently and effectively.
• Assist with oversight of the campus security and parking enforcement
• Plans, organizes and directs work assignments. Assists with training of security staff.
• Ensures that all Security Officers assigned to the shift meet program standards, including uniform and grooming standards
• Assists with the implementation and maintenance of security procedures to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Makes recommendations to improve physical security and/or department operations.
• Prepares all required shift paperwork.
• Conducts ongoing security orientation and training of assigned staff and may serve as Field Training Officer.
• Ensuring that the employee perspective is the driving force behind your actions and business decisions; crafting
  and implementing service that meets employees and the organization’s needs. (Focus also includes internal and
  external customers.
• Demonstrates breadth and/or depth of professional/technical skills and capabilities required for position; shares
  knowledge; sets or contributes to CommonSpirit Health’s direction within area of expertise.
• Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.

Required

• High School Graduate or equivalent; and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, , upon hire or
• Prior law enforcement or military service experience; or
• Driver's License: NE, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

Preferred

• One year experience as a security officer:(International Association of Healthcare Security Services (IAHSS) Basic & Advanced courses within 90 days of position appointment.)

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.