HEAD SECURITY OFFICER

Johnson Memorial Hospital•Franklin, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Memorial Health is seeking a Head Security Officer to join their team. This role involves ensuring the safety and security of the hospital and professional office buildings through regular patrols, monitoring systems, and controlling access. The Head Security Officer will also assist the Security Coordinator with various administrative tasks, including documentation, scheduling, training new officers, and updating policies. Additionally, the position requires performing routine maintenance checks, assisting with combative patients according to CMS standards, managing disturbances, and responding to emergencies like helicopter landings or system failures. The role also includes identifying suspicious individuals, verifying vehicle information, running errands, providing escorts, and supporting the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health while adhering to all applicable laws and policies.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Must hold a current Indiana Law Enforcement Officer Certification and have active “Arresting Powers” to enforce the laws of the state of Indiana.
At least one year of work experience as a law enforcement officer required.

Responsibilities

Makes rounds of both the exterior and interior of the hospital and professional office buildings checking doors, windows, equipment, and systems to see that all is safe and secure.
Secures and releases doors for control of admittance during normal business hours and closings.
Patrols parking lot to provide security for the personnel at time of shift change.
Documents findings and files a report on shift activity.
Collects shift reports, complies data and inputs info for administrative review.
Scheduling and staffing of Security Officers.
Orientation of new Security Officers.
Review and update of Policies and Procedures.
Other paperwork including court order paperwork.
Provides on-call coverage when assigned by Security Coordinator.
Internal and external communications.
Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures such as testing medical gas alarms and monitoring gas consumption and changing cylinders.
Watches snow accumulation and notifies Plant Operations.
Provides assistance with combative patients according to CMS standards.
Controls disturbances, the landing of the helicopter and clean up when system failures cause flooding or conditions of immediate safety concerns.
Ascertains identification and purpose of suspicious persons on grounds and runs license verification checks on abandoned vehicles.
Files report on shift activity.
Runs errands and provides safe escort.
Provides special assistance with emergency room patients, the landing of the helicopter and clean up when system failures cause flooding and conditions of immediate safety concerns.
Performs other duties as required.
Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.
Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.