Physical Security Specialist - Columbia County

Wellstar Health System•Magnolia, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a tech support position that assists the day-to-day operations of the physical security program. This position is responsible for supporting and improving the overall Physical Security Department for AUHS. Assists the Physical Security Manager to establish the administration, coordination, planning, development, direction, and implementation of the physical security program and review of the budget and needs. This position also includes assisting in maintaining/updating of electronic security functions to include access control and CCTV. The Physical Security Specialist will be required to be on-call at times.

Requirements

GED General or High School Diploma General or Trade School Diploma/Degree General-Preferred
Minimum 3 years electronic security and access control
Basic Computer Functions
Experience with CCTV software
Familiarization with access control process, internal investigation experience, security assessment experience.
Planning and design of physical security plans.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years healthcare environment
P2000, Milestone, Avigilon

Responsibilities

Assist in analyzing and evaluating physical security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement.
Collect and analyze security data to determine physical security needs, program goals and program accomplishments.
Remain current on best standard practices to ensure efficiency and quality of physical security operations.
Prepare projects to enhance physical security operations.
Access control and coordination with Jag Card office for proper badging.
CCTV implementation and liaison with vendor.
Assist Risk/Legal with hospital investigations.
Assist AUPD with investigations that occur within the confines of AUMC property.
Maintain current knowledge of electronic control updates and progression.
Learn Guest ID systems, software, and operations.
Maintain and test panic alarm systems.
Learn and properly test Tot Guard Compliance with Patient/Family-Centered Care standards through the following: demonstrates dignity and respect for patient and family for patient and family knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural background in the planning and delivery of care. Provides information sharing, ensuring patients and families receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order to effectively participate in care and decision-making.
Assist with management plan and annual evaluations for Joint Commission Compliance.
Attend Environment of Care Committee and report on outstanding compliance issues as they relate to security.
Assist with proper compliance with visitor management system.
Conduct biannual risk assessments to ensure JCI compliance.
Maintain the integrity of the systems, document all network devices and layouts, maintain current inventory and network layout of all physical I.T. Security devices and networks.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.