Lieutenant

Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

9h•$31 - $42

About The Position

The Lieutenant works under the supervision of the Director of Security and performs security services through professional, positive interactions with the public, students, employees, and administrators. The role responds to a variety of calls, assists in emergency and non-emergency situations, investigates and documents safety hazards, incidents, and criminal activities, and patrols designated areas to protect people and property associated with the LLUH organization. The Lieutenant is accountable to the department's chain of command for initiative, judgment, and competence in assignments, calls for service, and general daily duties. The Lieutenant supervises day-to-day departmental operations and scheduling and provides training, direction, and overall management to Security employees. The role liaises with other LLUH departments and local and federal law enforcement agencies, providing support, information, and forensic evidence as requested. In the Director's absence, the Lieutenant assumes assigned Director responsibilities and provides direction and support in emergencies. The position also performs physical and environmental demands described in the job description, policies, and procedures, along with other duties as needed. Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities. Its mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, and its core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork, and wholeness.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least eight years of progressive service as a Security Officer in a medical center or university environment, or previous P.O.S.T. certification, or retirement from law enforcement with at least eight years of service. At least ten years of general security experience is accepted in lieu of the medical center or university experience requirement.
Valid driver's license at the time of hire.
California Department of Consumer Affairs Guard Card before the employment start date.
Baton certification, chemical agents certification, PC 832, and Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Heart Association-issued CPR certification.
Ability to perform duties while wearing necessary equipment and personal protective gear.
Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English with professional quality; communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by telephone.
Ability to use a computer, printer, and position-related software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and to operate and troubleshoot basic office equipment.
Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; remain calm and courteous under pressure; collaborate; and accept direction.
Ability to think critically, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem-solve, recall information accurately, pay close attention to detail, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to distinguish colors as necessary; hear general conversation in person and by telephone and identify workplace sounds; and see adequately to read computer screens and necessary written documents.
Understand and embrace Loma Linda University Health's mission, purpose, and identity.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Perform security duties through professional and positive interaction with the public, students, employees, and administrators.
Respond to calls and provide assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Investigate and document safety hazards, incidents, and criminal activities electronically and in writing.
Patrol designated areas to protect the public, students, employees, and LLUH property.
Demonstrate initiative, judgment, and competence in assignments, calls for service, and day-to-day duties, and remain accountable to the department's chain of command.
Supervise the department's day-to-day operations and scheduling.
Train, direct, and manage Security employees.
Liaise with LLUH departments and local and federal law enforcement agencies, providing requested support, information, and forensic evidence.
Assume assigned Director responsibilities in the Director's absence.
Provide direction and support as needed in emergency situations.
Perform other duties as needed.