Manager Of Security

Position Summary

* Patient Restraint

* Develops, maintains and communicates a strategic plan for the protection and safety of hospital staff, visitors and property.

* Directs regular In Service of staff and all the hospital community in security and safety measures and follows with Managers/Supervisors when reports of non compliance are received.

* Coordinates investigations in collaboration with the Risk Management Department Personnel, and any other relevant department heads of incidents when required, ensuring that such investigations are thorough and are completed within Hospital policies.

* Maintains professional linkages with the Police Department, local community groups and other organizations to ensure a cooperative relationship in the protection and safety of hospital property and its employees.

* Provides professional evaluation of new technology, equipment and other materials that may enhance security and safety of the hospital community and reports and recommends possible changes to the AVP of Support Services.

* Develops and presents an annual budget for the department's expenditure ensuring that all projected costs reflect the department operations and that provisions are made for variance.

* Make hospital wide and other facilities rounds, inspecting and analyzing property, plant and machinery to determine possible security exposure or other risks factors that may affect the Medical Center and initiate or recommends possible remedies

* Informing the hospital community of security and safety issues through Hospital Wide Safety Committee and gathers information from other incidences and other possible security and safety concerns, by maintaining and reporting on accurate incident data.

* Remains current in all National, State and City issues that may impact on the security and safety of the hospital by attending seminars, maintaining membership in security organization, and reviews of relevant security related literature.

* Demonstrates the ability to work as a team player and develops other team members.

* Performs all other duties as required.

Position Requirements

This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 7 years job-related experience.

Desired (not required) criteria include: College degree preferred. 15 years experience in law enforcement with background in security systems.

Three years experience in hospital environment. New York State License & CPI

Qualifications

Education

Required

Licenses & Certifications

Required