Hospital Security Officer Supervisor; 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift

Position Overview

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Safety and Security is seeking a Hospital Security Officer Supervisor. The role provides administrative supervision to a large number of security officers and participates in investigations and other security duties as required.

• Administratively supervises Hospital Security Officers including the effective recommendation of individuals to be hired or terminated, conducts training, assigns duties, checks work, signs performance appraisals, and handles discipline when necessary. Assigns overtime when appropriate.
• Responsible for payroll and scheduling of security staff; approves or denies leave requests; ensures that all necessary time sheets and corresponding documents are completed.
• Reviews hospital security needs by patrolling the medical complex, meeting with representatives of various hospital departments, reading written reports prepared by security officers, reviewing service requests, working with contractors, and meeting with the university public safety department as necessary.
• Prepares various administrative reports, including those for payroll, overtime and part‑time reports, monthly theft reports, and proposed revisions to the general procedure and operations manual.
• Conducts investigations and writes reports as required.
• Reviews and checks performance of assigned staff to maintain high standards of security service.
• Interviews and effectively recommends hiring; evaluates employee performance and recommends disciplinary actions, promotions, and terminations.
• Provides training and orientation to new employees and ongoing training to all security personnel.
• Serves as manager of various university security programs.
• Stays current on new legal developments in the area of security.
• Attends departmental leadership meetings and provides relevant information to security staff.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and working rapport with staff in other departments internal and external to UI Health Care.

• Percent of Time: 100%
• Schedule:
  
  2nd Shift or 3rd Shift
• Pay Grade: 13
• Starting Salary: $23.32 per hour plus shift differential and potential overtime

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life and disability insurance options, and generous employer contributions to retirement plans
• For more information about Why Iowa?,

• Five years' experience in security or law enforcement work, at least three years of which is comparable to the work of the Hospital Security Officer.
• Ability to obtain the Supervisor certification from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within six months of hire and maintain certification for the duration of employment.

• Possession of an appropriate driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.

• 1–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software applications.
• Knowledge of security/law enforcement procedures.
• Experience with C‑Cure, Perspective, and Victor.
• Training in Crisis Intervention Techniques (CIT) procedures.
• CPR certified.
• MOAB certified.
• Stop the Bleed training certified.
• IAHSS certified.