Manager-Safety & Security

Overview

Job Summary:

Directs the daily operations of the Security Department of designated entity/location. Daily operations include supervising departmental employees, maintaining policies and procedures, and ensuring security needs of the designated entity/location.

• Responsible for the operation and security of parking facilities.
• Responsible for the investigation and resolution of security reports and criminal activity.
• Responsible for the management of patient valuables, firearms, and lost and found items.
• Assist in budget management.
• Conducts other assigned duties in emergency/unexpected situations as directed by Hospital Administration or direct leader.
• Support Security Lieutenants and support staff in managing staffing/scheduling.
• Support Security Lieutenants and support staff in managing payroll.
• Assist with required security training to include on-boarding, annual mandatory training and competency validation, and other required training.
• Support Hospital and Security leadership in managing the hospital’s workplace violence program.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  3 years of security and/or law enforcement equivalent experience.

• Preferred/Desirable: 5 years of security and/or law enforcement equivalent experience. Supervisory experience of direct reports and a team. 1 - 2 years in healthcare security and law enforcement management.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  Skill and proficiency to read, write and pass written examinations related to in-service training as normally acquired through official completion of high school or equivalent.

• Preferred/Desirable: Bachelor’s degree and/or graduate of an accredited law enforcement academy.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  Knowledge of Federal, State and local standards and codes related to security.

• Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) training.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  TN armed guard license within 90 days of hiring;
  Eligible for a County or Tennessee State Gun Permit; NRA Certification and Qualification with Firearms.