Hospital Security Lieutenant, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Full Time, Variable Shift and Schedule

Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Security Services

Address: 1611 NW 12thAve, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details: Full-Time, Variable Shift and Schedule

Why Jackson

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

Hospital Security Lieutenant assumes responsibilities of a management nature in directing all security related activities and personnel assigned to his area. They will also be responsible for coordinating activities with other security personnel and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct leadership and supervision to all assigned security personnel during the tour of duty to ensure the objectives and responsibilities of Security Services are properly carried out, while conforming and maintaining the Standards of Excellence.
• Reviews and maintains the quality control over all reports submitted by personnel for their respective shifts for accuracy, legibility and timeliness.
• Prepares and presents evaluations, disciplinary actions and counseling to the assigned personnel in accordance with PHT Hospital and departmental policy.
• Conducts inspections to ensure that all equipment and materials used to maintain a secure/safe environment are accounted for and are in operational condition and promptly reports any deficiencies.
• Represents Security Services for their respective shift, to respond to the requirements of the PHT managers and professional staff ensuring a PHT-wide safe and secure environment.
• Reports any and all serious incidents to the responsible managers.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings with all departmental personnel to discuss and resolve operational and administrative problems and to effect a more efficient and economical operation.
• Recommends and assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Security Services Department.
• Attends appropriate educational courses, training and certification programs and seminars to ensure appropriate competency, knowledge and presentation skills as required.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of Hospital Security and Safety in order to enhance expertise.
• Seeks out and takes advantage of all available job related training for career and promotional development.
• Evaluates training requirements for shift personnel and conducts appropriate on-the-job and remedial training.
• Coordinates overall training needs with the department Training Supervisor to ensure optimum effectiveness of the Training program.
• Supports in action and words the approved policies and procedures of the PHT Hospital and Security Services Department.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the continuous Quality Improvement Plan to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensures development and implementation of organization-wide and unit specific age-specific, safety, security and infection control standards.
• Provides leadership through planning, organizing, coordinating, continually monitoring and evaluating the quality of services provided.
• Ensures that employees respect the rights, privacy and property of others at all times, including the confidentiality of information, according to Administrative Policies and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the Chief as required.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience. Paid security related supervisory experience required, or job related supervisory experience in an environment requiring a high degree of public interaction.

Education

High school diploma is required; Associate's degree in related field is strongly preferred.

Credentials

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

FL-BLS

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