BHWC Lead Security Officer​/Security

Overview

Schedule
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Mon - Fri, 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm. At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Join our highly engaged, caring team and contribute to brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth.

Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

About Us and About The Team:
In Security, we are dedicated to protecting and serving Children’s amazing patients, families and employees. If you like variety in your days and helping people, this position with Children’s Security may be a good fit.

• Lead, organize, and direct the activities of the Dispatcher and Security Officers on a day-to-day basis; staff a security post on a shift when needed.
• Oversee field training of new hires; review and approve incident reports.
• Lead the department’s initial response to emergencies and manage operations during the absence of other leadership.
• Represent the security department at meetings, functions, and activities as directed.
• Staff security posts and patrol facilities; respond to calls-for-service and enforce CHS policies.
• Escort visitors and vendors to secure areas; respond to codes and alarms; de-escalate incidents as needed.
• Complete regular daily and detailed incident reports; maintain facility security by managing door access.
• Coordinate with other departments to provide security services; lead Security Officers in routine and emergency situations; participate in daily hospital briefings and shift briefings.
• Schedule officers to meet staffing requirements; ensure compliance with directives and policies; inform Security Supervisor of issues.
• Direct security services in the field and train officers; evaluate performance and recommend discipline or rewards to management.
• Lead the Security Department during prolonged absences of Security Manager and Security Supervisor; inform management of critical issues and decisions; lead in critical incident response.
• Approve/deny time-off requests; perform functions of Security Manager as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance as an essential function; perform physical requirements as described.

• High School Diploma or GED Required;
  Associate’s Degree or higher preferred.

• 1-3 years experience in a security function required; supervisory experience preferred; prior hospital security, civilian law enforcement or military experience preferred.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and perform calculations to complete investigations and reports; interact professionally with the public, patients, visitors, employees and staff.
• Knowledge of security and facilities systems, procedures, and policies; ability to plan, lead, organize, direct, and control activities of others.

• IAHSS Certified Healthcare Security Supervisory Officer (CHSSO) within 60 days required; BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association required;
  Response to Resistance certification or Defensive Tactics (PPCT) within 60 days required; valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child.