Lead Security Officer - Lancaster, United States - Antelope Valley Medical Center

Antelope Valley Medical Center

Verified Company

Lancaster, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Objective:

The Security Lead Officer provides constant field assistance and communication to the Security Supervisor and Director of Safety and Security on the implementation of day-to-day planning, developing, and operation of work activities of the department and its staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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Enforces the overall safety and security of the hospital campus by determining appropriate security and safety rules and procedures are being adhered to

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Provides field assistance and constant communication to the Security Supervisor and/or Director of Safety and Security by monitoring posts to ensure that duties are properly executed and that officers are rotating properly between posts.
Assists the Supervisor and/or Director of Safety and Security in organization of staff in cases of emergency, assigning Security Officers to special tasks as directed.
Discusses reports of any and all investigations or security issues with any leads or findings with the Security Supervisor and Director of Safety and Security.
Assists the Supervisor in conducting and monitoring all field investigations and inquiries.
Determines prompt and accurate reporting by
officers of any incident or security issues by requesting a written report or making sure that incidents are properly documented in request logs.
Contacts the Security Supervisor to report all unusual events and emergency situations.
Provides a daily briefing at the end of shift.
Responds to all offsite alarms and presents a formal report to Security Supervisor/Director.
Conducts and maintains a daily journal of all vehicle inspection reports.

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Commits to continual learning.

Participates in training and monitoring of newly assigned personnel in the field under the direction of the Security Supervisor and/or Director of Safety and Security.
Assists in hospital wide training programs.
Contributes to departmental staff meetings.

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Determines that security officers are in proper uniform and have suitable equipment to ensure the Safety of employees, patients, visitors and medical staff while on duty.

Maintains consistent communication with Security Supervisor and the Security Control Center to ensure that electronic surveillance equipment is correctly monitored. Monitors and keeps a constant communication with Security Supervisors on all code calls and/or restrained individuals, reporting any improper execution of policy and/or procedures.
Assumes Supervisor's duties in the absence of the
Meets the duties and responsibilities of a Security Officer.

Non-Essential Duties:

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

Good knowledge of principles and practices of safety & security management, especially in a hospital setting
Good knowledge of principles and practices of supervision
Good knowledge of security monitoring systems
Knowledge of content and formatting of reports

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Maintains writing skills required for compiling reports

Abilities

Ability to selfmotivate, function as part of a team, exhibit professionalism, trustworthiness and integrity, and treat others with dignity and respect
Ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate mariner, with attention to detail
Ability to assess staffing needs
Ability to delegate responsibility and achieve results through subordinates

AVH Values:
All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

Patients Come First
We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.

Accountability & Ownership

We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.

Teamwork

We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.

Integrity & Honesty

We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.

Excellence

We take pride in our work, are goaloriented, and on a neverending quest for top tier quality.

Initiative & Innovation

Our cando attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient's experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.

Tenderness & Compassion