Supv- Security

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Department:
Security

Position is located:
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Work Type:
Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours per Week

Work Schedule:

7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Summary:

The Regional Security Supervisor role reports to the Regional Manager of Security and Emergency Management and is responsible for the employees and duties assigned. This role includes supportive operational, training, and education of employees, emergency notifications, directing and conducting patrol operations, responding to emergencies and calls for service, deterring and detecting suspicious activities, criminal acts, life safety hazards, and unsafe conditions.

The Supervisor oversees and actively participates in workplace violence prevention strategies and supports employees and patients by using approved strategies and tactics to deter, de-escalate, and/or control incidents of workplace violence, and patients from injuring themselves and other people and/or from destroying organizational property.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

* Supervise and coordinate the activities of regional security teams, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards.

* Collaborate with the Regional Manager of Security and Emergency Management to develop and implement security strategies tailored to healthcare environments.

* Conduct routine site inspections to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements.

* Serve as the point of contact for security-related incidents, providing timely and effective resolutions.

* Oversee the training and professional development of security personnel, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

* Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to security operations.

* Coordinate emergency response efforts in alignment with Northern Light Health's protocols.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Supervision and use of security technologies and systems, including video surveillance, access control, staff safety alerting, mass communications, communications, etc.

* Delivers training and education for newly hired employees and continuous training to ensure security staff proficiency in the use of established technologies and programs.

* Assists in the development and execution of security and emergency preparedness drills, simulations, tabletop exercises, and other activities.

* Assists with department inventory accountability and participates in the completion of required inspections and conducts preventive maintenance and upkeep of all department equipment.

* Supports Clinical Education in the delivery of training and education required by CMS, JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulatory entities as an instructor and subject matter expert.

* All other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Investigations:

* Conducts or assists in investigations at the direction of the Regional Manager of Security and Emergency Management.

Other Information:

* Associates' degree preferred, in lieu of education, town years of experience is required per year of required education, exclusive of the minimum expertise identified above.

* Documented certification training and education from the International Association of Healthcare Safety & Security (IAHSS).

* Documented leadership and technical training/education in security, emergency management, healthcare safety, and workplace violence prevention.

Competencies and Skills

* Achieves Results:
Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

* Acts Strategically:
Creates effective plans that anticipate future consequences and opportunities and is able to connect the day to day operations to longer-term objectives, shifts in the industry, and system goals.

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* Applies Business Acumen:

Demonstrates knowledge of current and future trends that impact organizational success. Applies proven practices and business theories to get…