Job Description

Education

Required - Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.

• Additional years of leadership law enforcement experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirements.

Work Experience

Required - 7 years of related experience including 5 years of leadership law enforcement experience

Certifications

Required - Valid driver’s license in the state of practice

Supervisory International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Certification to be obtained within 90 days of promotion/hire

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Skilled in design and application of computerized and electronic intrusion detection, access control and video surveillance systems.
• Exhibits skills to manage within a budget and understand financial statements sufficient to analyze trends and make recommendations.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than 8 hours a day).

Job Duties

• Commands all security shifts including supervision of Lieutenants, Sergeants, Officers and contracted services.
• Coordinates training exercises, drills and preparedness training in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintains current and effective EOC Management Plans for Security, Emergency Preparedness, and evaluate the plans on a yearly basis.
• Conducts interviewing, hiring, performance review and corrective action of employees.
• Develops and implements improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Security leadership.
• Assists with management of the Emergency Preparedness function.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment.

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