Supervisor - Security

CHRISTUS Health•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

The Security Supervisor is a uniformed working supervisor who assists the Armed Manager of Security with safety and security operations. The position combines supervision of Security Officers with performing the duties of an armed Security Officer. Responsibilities include organizational planning, staffing, budgeting, audits, surveys, in-depth investigations, and policy development and implementation. The supervisor must be flexible with hours and able to rotate between facilities, including traveling when necessary. The role supervises security activities to help maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, associates, facilities, property, equipment, and other CHRISTUS Health assets. It supports compliance with administrative, corporate, governmental, and accreditation policies and requirements, and contributes to departmental scheduling, daily operations, training, and associate evaluation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer and report-writing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
Must maintain a valid state driver's license.
For positions in Texas or New Mexico, an active level three security officer commission is required. Texas commissions must be with the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau; New Mexico commissions must be with the New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board.
For positions in Louisiana, an active Louisiana Armed Security License is required.
New hires in Texas who have completed the TDPSPSB security commission course must be eligible to obtain their commission within 90 days of employment. They may not carry a weapon on duty until the commission card is active and in their possession and the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security has issued a letter of authorization.
New hires in New Mexico who have completed the required level three training must be eligible to obtain their commission within 90 days of employment. They may not carry a weapon on duty until the commission card is active and in their possession and the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security has issued a letter of authorization.
New hires in Louisiana with an active Louisiana Security License may not carry a weapon on duty until the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security has issued a letter of authorization.
Complete verbal de-escalation training within 60 days of hire.
Complete expandable baton, defensive tactics, firearms, weapon qualification, and firearms retention training before a letter of authorization to carry is issued.
Successfully complete pre-employment and post-offer assessments, including the MMPI-2-RF-PCIR, California Psychological Inventory (CPI), Police and Public Safety Selection Report (PPSSR), Personal Experience Inventory (PEI), and a clinical interview by a third-party personal psychologist.
Submit to random drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
At least five years of supervisory experience in security or law enforcement.
Law enforcement experience.
Previous healthcare security experience.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Supervise security activities to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, associates, facilities, property, equipment, and other CHRISTUS Health assets.
Maintain consistency with administrative and departmental policies regarding behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Schedule, monitor, evaluate, counsel, and motivate Security associates.
Direct Security associates toward teamwork and productivity to achieve departmental and hospital goals and objectives.
Develop, support, and ensure compliance with administrative and corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as requirements of governmental and accreditation organizations.
Maintain personal growth and development and stay current on services, policies, procedures, and other matters affecting efficient Security operations.
Assist the Armed Security Manager with departmental scheduling, policy development and implementation, and daily Security Department operations.
Assist with associate evaluations and applicant certification.
Serve as a training officer during orientation and training of new Security Officers.
Lead the Security team regarding regulatory compliance requirements.
Perform armed Security Officer duties while supervising other Security Officers.
Rotate between facilities and travel when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.