Security Manager

Category:

Professional City:

Dyersburg State:

Tennessee

Shift: 8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Summary:

Security Manager WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCAREDYERSBURG HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Security Manager DEPARTMENT:
Facilities ManagementSUPERVISOR:
Director of FacilitiesPOSITION #: 0471

JOB SUMMARY/SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Under the supervision of the Facilities Director, the Security Manager is responsible for the operation, organization and personnel for the Security department. Responsibilities include conducting investigations of theft, incidents, unlawful occurrences and accidents and ensure proper outcomes including prosecution as necessary. Develop and enforce parking policies and procedures for staff and visitors. Serve as first responder in case of security incidents, fire, traffic accidents and/or hazards.

Assure the security and safety of persons and property on the premises of WTH Dyersburg Hospital. Have daily interaction with people of all ages ranging from infant to geriatrics. Conduct periodic inspections of the hospital and property and affiliates located on the campus and assist with the security needs of off campus businesses as requested. Act as the organization’s liaison with law enforcement.

Directly impacts all security related activities for West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital and all properties located on campus. The Manager exercises final disposition of situations related to the safety and security of staff, visitors and patients. The Manager is responsible for the twenty four (24) hour/seven (7) days/week operations, implementation, development and expansion of the above mentioned departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assumes all department responsibilities of the Safety/Security Department in the absence of the Director.
2. The Security Manger plans work schedules and assigns duties for all Security and works closely with

Law Enforcement personnel in all issues involving hospital business.
3. Responsible for communicating and training staff in new and/or revisions of existing policies and procedures.
4. Observes personnel in the performance of their duties and determines their training needs.

Provides recommendations for changes in techniques or procedures to improve performance. Providesin-service programs for the department, which includes examinations of department procedures,reviewing and updating the departmental policy and procedure manual, and reviewing the equipment needs of the department.
5. Responsible for interviewing and making recommendations for hiring applicants.
6. Enforces work rules, recommends merit pay increases, enforce disciplinary action when necessary.

Monitors attendance and hours worked records. Assist with preparation of bi-weekly time and attendance duties and prepares annual evaluations of personnel, based on observation of workperformances.
7. Reviews daily security incident reports and other departmental forms and follows procedures ofreporting system. Conducts follow up investigations on all incidents. Analyze security incident reportsto determine trends in investigations and implement corrective measures.
8. Assists department heads and other administrative personnel on various security matters that affect theirparticular areas of responsibilities.
9. Completes monthly administrative security reports.
10. Perform related activities and responsibilities as defined by the Director.
11. Ensures boiler rounds and monitoring is being conducted after hours, on weekends and holidays.
12. Ensures monitoring of all security cameras.
13. Develops financial recommendations for security plan upgrades to cameras, recorders, badge readersetc… as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

B.S. degree in Criminal Justice or related area preferredLICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

Must possess a valid Tennessee Drivers License State certification for Security Guard preferred

EXPERIENCE:

4 years of Security Supervision related experience and back ground preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have a high level of communication skills and be able to effectively function with dignity,maturity, and initiative.

Good writing and administrative,…