Security Sergeant - Hospital Security

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LA:

Hammond | Trade and Support Services | PRN
- As Needed

Status: PRN
- As Needed

Shift: Day Shift (0630 hours to 1500 hours). Schedule is subject to change and may vary depending on agency needs.

Exempt:
No

• 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
• 1. Responsible for supporting the Security Lieutenant in leading his/her assigned shift
• 2. When assigned by Security Department leadership, will be available to perform the duties of a Security Officer. Will be allowed to wear Sergeant insignia at all times.
• 3. Briefs Security officers on upcoming shift activity, when requested
• 4. Leads and monitors staff assigned to his/her shift, when requested
• 5. Responsible for monitoring the electronic surveillance equipment, when requested
• 6. Responsible for proximity access control system, when requested
• 7. Assisting Security Department leadership with annual evaluations of staff, when requested
• 8. Responsible for initial evaluation training development and written compliance exam for officers assigned to his/her shift, when requested
• 9. Responsible for monitoring required license and certificates of officers assigned to his/her shift
• 10. Monitor recertification in required courses, when requested
• 11. Participate in interviews with applicants and make recommendations to Security Department leadership, when requested
• 12. Inspects uniforms and notes any discrepancies
• 13. Gives officers post assignments and schedule for meals/breaks
• 15. Interacts with Nursing Supervisor to resolve problems
• 16. Inspects security equipment and video surveillance equipment and reports problems to Security Manager
• 17. Supervises work of Security Officers, Dispatchers assigned to his/her shift. In addition, resolves any shift problems or conflicts, when requested
• 18. Is responsible for ensuring adequate staff daily and report any issues to Security
• 19. Is flexible and able to work when shifts are short of personnel
• 20. Is responsible to assist Security Department leadership in the preparation of monthly shift schedules, when requested
• 21. Reviews shift reports and follows up with officers to ensure compliance with shift requirements
• 22. Encourage personnel to keep lines of communication open and to provide security personnel with opportunities to discuss issues and concerns
• 23. Participates in formal disciplinary actions against security personnel, when requested
• 24. Participates in training programs as directed by the Security Department leadership
• 25. Completes reports as requested in a timely manner
• 26. Recommends operational improvements to Security Department leadership
• 27. Attends meetings and conducts in-services as directed
• 28. Conducts security patrols and other duties in rotation with officers on each shift
• 29. Monitors security forms and equipment inventory to ensure that sufficient quantities are available
• 30. Is open and accessible to personnel under his/her supervision
• 31. Fairly/consistently enforces all hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• 32. Sets a positive example for personnel to follow
• 33. Has the ability to communicate effectively through writing skills
• 34. Has the ability to communicate effectively orally
• 35. Discusses problems/concerns…