Security Officer - Lead

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)•Klawock, AK

3d•$26 - $36

About The Position

The Security Officer - Lead provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff at the hospital and other assigned facilities, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Juneau Security team. The role directs on-site security personnel, supports scheduling and training, coordinates with local law enforcement, and assists with security-system inspections and maintenance under the direction of the Security Manager. The Lead also performs all Senior Security Officer duties, including documenting activities and incidents; operating security, communications, and access-control equipment; investigating incidents; conducting hazard surveillance and respirator fit testing; participating in emergency drills; responding to public assistance requests; patrolling facilities and grounds; helping visitors; and acting as a first responder to emergencies and disturbances. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
HSS Instructor Certification.
Valid Alaska driver’s license.
IAHSS Basic certification or a similar professional certification in security services; IAHSS Basic and Advanced certifications must be completed within six months of hire.
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) within three months of hire.
Five years of relevant security-related experience, such as loss prevention, property protection, crisis intervention, or first response.
Experience in healthcare security, corporate security, military service, or law enforcement.
Experience operating camera systems and electronic access-control systems.
Experience leading a team in daily activities.
Knowledge of security policies and procedures and responsibilities in responding to emergencies.
Ability to lead multiple Security Officers and relate well with patients, visitors, and staff.
Physical ability to walk rounds and handle violent people; ability to manage aggressive patients, visitors, or staff.
Good judgment in handling risk situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and State and Federal agency contacts.
Skill in conducting security-related investigations, developing corrective actions, and following through.
Advanced knowledge of healthcare accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

Direct on-site security personnel in daily activities.
Assist the Security Manager with department scheduling and duty assignments.
Support after-hours requests as needed.
Assist the Security Manager with training new hires, assigning Field Training Officers, and documenting competency during training.
Serve as a liaison between SEARHC and local law enforcement.
Under the Security Manager’s direction, supervise and assign inspection, testing, and maintenance of alarms, cameras, and access-control systems.
Perform Senior Security Officer duties, including documenting daily activities and incident reports using computer software.
Monitor and operate access-control systems, security camera systems, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones, and alarm systems.
Assign and conduct incident investigations, respirator fit testing, hazard surveillance surveys, emergency drills, and public assistance requests.
Patrol facilities and grounds, assist visitors with directions, and act as a first responder to emergencies and disturbances.
Perform other duties as assigned.