Security Supervisor

Montefiore Nyack Hospital•Village of Nyack, NY

6d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Supervisor supervises Security Officers while also performing Security Officer duties, including securing hospital premises and personnel by patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment and access points, and observing, detecting and reporting irregularities to prevent losses and damage. The supervisor works closely with Security Managers and other departments to coordinate departmental activities and requests. The role schedules staff and arranges coverage for vacant positions caused by no-shows, vacation, holidays, sick time or other emergencies. It conducts training exercises for fire drills, code pink and code gray alarms, and ensures compliance with hospital and security department policies and procedures. The position reports to the Security Manager and provides direction to Security Officers. It involves contact with hospital personnel, vendors, contractors, patients and the public.

Requirements

High school diploma.
A New York State Security Officer’s License is required.
A DMV driver’s license is required.
Demonstrated strong leadership qualities.
Ability to relate well to all types of people and act in a positive and supportive manner.
Ability to react flexibly under unusual circumstances that may alter normal routines.
Good judgment and common sense.
Ability to work in a hospital environment with patient contact and take precautions for infectious diseases.
Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather.
Ability to stand and walk; average standing is six hours per day.
Ability to bend to assist with lifting patients and assist Funeral Directors in the morgue with the deceased.
May be required to restrain a patient.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or Computers.
Previous experience in law enforcement, as a Fireman, or in Security Supervision in a health care facility.
CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

Supervise Security Officers and perform Security Officer duties.
Secure premises and personnel by patrolling hospital property.
Monitor surveillance equipment and inspect buildings, equipment and access points.
Observe, detect and report irregularities to prevent losses and damage.
Coordinate departmental activities and requests with Security Managers and other departments.
Schedule staff and cover vacant positions due to no-shows, vacation, holidays, sick time or emergencies.
Conduct training exercises for fire drills, code pink and code gray alarms.
Ensure compliance with hospital and security department policies and procedures.
Provide courteous, pleasant and helpful service to the public and hospital staff, including handling some tasks that are not security-related.
Demonstrate adherence to hospital-wide service, communication, appearance, responsiveness and teamwork standards.
Support the hospital mission and strategic action plan through department activities and plans.