SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER

Aspirus Health•Portage, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced security professional to oversee the safety and protection of Aspirus, its staff, patients, and visitors. The Senior Security Officer monitors for potential threats, manages security systems, responds to emergencies, and performs all principal duties and responsibilities of an entry-level Security Officer. The role also includes higher-level duties such as training, conducting risk assessments, coordinating with law enforcement, and ensuring assigned daily departmental tasks are completed. In the absence of a Security Educator or leader, the Senior Security Officer provides support, guidance, and direction to Security Officers. The position is occasional/as needed. The role requires flexibility in work hours and the ability to work any shift or day, including weekends and holidays, as well as overtime beyond a normal shift without advance notice. The officer must be able to work in inclement weather and weather extremes. Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics provides a range of services to Portage and surrounding communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, operating 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of designated technical-college-level courses and/or Security/Law Enforcement Certification approved by the Regional Director, Facilities Management & Security.
Associate degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice, or equivalent education as determined by the hiring leader.
Completion of I.A.H.S.S. basic security and safety officer certification within six months of hire.
A minimum combined experience of 5–7 years is preferred across satisfactory service as a certified law enforcement officer, military service in a security- or law-enforcement-related field, and/or healthcare security officer experience demonstrating the ability to perform Senior Officer leadership tasks.
Valid state driver’s license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
Aspirus-approved de-escalation training within six weeks of hire.
Aspirus decontamination training within six months of hire.
Completion of National Incident Management System 100 and 200 within six months of hire.
I.A.H.S.S. advanced security and safety officer certification within one year of hire.
Ability to use an N95 or PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) and other precautionary equipment.
Ability to be flexible in work hours, including shifts and days, and to work weekends and holidays as required.
Ability to work overtime beyond a normal shift without advance notice when required.
Ability to operate computerized equipment, a two-way radio, a computer, and related software.
Excellent customer-service skills.
Ability to exercise self-restraint in challenging or difficult situations and maintain professional composure during emergencies.
Ability to work in inclement weather and weather extremes.

Nice To Haves

A minimum combined 5–7 years of experience across certified law enforcement service, military service in a security- or law-enforcement-related field, and/or healthcare security officer experience demonstrating Senior Officer leadership ability.

Responsibilities

Oversee the safety and protection of Aspirus, staff, patients, and visitors.
Actively monitor for potential threats, manage security systems, and respond to emergencies.
Perform all principal duties and responsibilities of an entry-level Security Officer.
Train and provide support, guidance, and direction to Security Officers in the absence of a Security Educator or leader.
Conduct risk assessments.
Coordinate with law enforcement.
Ensure assigned daily departmental tasks are completed.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain professional composure during emergent circumstances.