Security Specialist

It's more than a career, it's a calling
OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital
- Oklahoma City

Regular

• Department:
  Security
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time, Day Shift, Monday
  - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
• * Must Be Willing to Travel to Other SSM Health Locations as Needed*
• Location:
  
  SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

The Security Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, team members, and leadership.

• Conduct Workplace Violence Prevention and AVADE® training programs for team members.
• Perform security investigations and thoroughly review camera surveillance footage to identify, document, and resolve incidents.
• Respond to security-related concerns and incidents while utilizing appropriate de‑escalation techniques.
• Partner with department leaders and senior leadership to address security risks and provide recommendations for maintaining a safe environment.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports documenting incidents, investigations, and security-related activities.

• Taser certification.
• Non‑lethal weapons or defensive tactics certifications.
• OCGEL certification or related security credentials.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset with empathy and professionalism.
• Proven ability to de‑escalate difficult situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and positive relationships.
• Strong critical thinking, investigative, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to articulate observations, recommendations, and findings in a clear and professional manner.

Provides the necessary technical expertise, training, and support in the coordination and promotion of the organization's public safety and security programs. Leads projects, works independently, and supports public safety and security program elements related to physical safety and security.

• Supports technical oversight for security technology construction projects by working in conjunction with Design and Construction in physical security assessments and security technology placement.
• Assists in developing and implements policies and processes regarding public safety and security.
• Facilitates regulatory compliance programs and provides oversight to ensure regulatory requirements are met for programs including but not limited to: infant abduction, fire response, elopement, licensing, escalation of force, workplace violence and emergency communication.
• Conducts internal and external physical security risk assessments for departments, facilities, and off‑site locations as needed or requested to identify critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and barriers for successful first responder response.
• Assists in the development and implements LMS modules related to public safety and security. Conducts training of public safety programs.
• Assists in violence risk assessments and assists in Threat Management Team intervention.
• Conducts Use of force reviews for incidents involving the use of personal protective equipment by SSM Health Security Officers.
• Acts as point of contact for security services at off site medical office buildings or other SSM Health properties.
• Compiles data and analyzes trends, and reports pertinent data. Prepares spreadsheets and graphs to illustrate data trends to security managers and stakeholders for proactive response and planning.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
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