Supervisor, Public Safety

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Public Safety is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and staff. Serves as a working supervisor for a shift of security officers involved in patrolling and checking the hospital buildings and facilities. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in Security / Law enforcement--hospital public safety.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees including planning, scheduling, organizing, and directing work, training personnel, and recommending applicants for employment or discipline, termination, or retention.
• Performs new employee shift orientation, competency assessment, performance evaluation, and handling of personnel matters as delegated/designated.
• Assigns placement of officers and monitors compliance.
• Maintains high visibility with behavioral health unit(s), exterior, interior, and emergency room patrol.
• Ensures all shift supervisory duties are completed error-free and on time.
• Supervises the shift following department policies and procedures to provide quality security services.
• Maintains employee accountability with all hospital policies and procedures.
• Encourages participation from employees in the ongoing delivery of care/services and maintains high morale.
• Ensures that the appropriate security incident reports and related forms are reviewed and submitted to the leader(s).
• Ensures that the components of the electronic security system(s) are operational and monitored and that security patrols are established, monitored, and documented.
• Ensures the assigned posts are established and monitored for effectiveness, making sure the hospital and associated grounds are secured as appropriate.
• Ensure valuables are accounted for and secured upon receipt.
• Takes predetermined action and renders assistance in emergencies such as accidents, fire, and illness.
• Communicate with service users about security needs and problems.
• Monitors the security department's activities and officers' responses.
• Analyzes emergencies, makes quick responsible decisions, and develops and implements a sound plan of action to neutralize the situation or resolve the problem, incident, or vulnerability.
• Ensures training of staff and recommends key points for performance reviews of the security force.

Benefits

• LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED