Support Services Specialist Safety and Security
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Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Safety and Security is seeking a Security Supervisor. Their responsibility will be to provide leadership in the coordination and administration of the security staff within UI Health Care. This will be accomplished by planning organizing directing supporting and evaluating all security staff within UI Health Care. This position will directly supervise the Hospital Security Officer Merit Supervisors Hospital Security Officers Hospital Security Officer Trainees and Security Clerks for their designated shift. This position will collaborate with dispatch fire safety nursing services UIPD and all other key stakeholders to enhance safety and security within UI Health Care. They will monitor existing reporting tools to evaluate staff performance scheduling security and safety. This Supervisor will support the Manager to ensure their security staff maintain a safe and secure environment for patients visitors and staff within the buildings and on the grounds of UI Health Care.
Duties:
- Oversee all security operations to maintain a safe and secure environment.
- Manage coordinate and schedule the Safety and Security team.
- Develop train manage the performance and provide support for all security staff.
- Participate in hiring process for new candidates.
- Clearly communicate expectations and provide direction for your shift.
- Communicate with departmental leadership regarding daily operations.
- Communicate with HR Representative to effectively manage performance staffing and compliance related tasks.
- Approve payroll time off requests overtime and other forms of leave.
- Provide safety and security services for the hospital by patrolling the medical complex on foot and via video surveillance.
- Respond to and assist in all escalated incidents regarding safety and security.
- Respond to and resolve all escalated emergencies.
- Conduct investigations and write investigative reports.
- Act as a liaison between staff patients and visitors and University Police Officers when the need arises for filing of police report.
- Assist University Police in criminal investigations collection of evidence and victim or witness statements.
- Meet with representatives from hospital departments to discuss safety and security needs.
- Work with various contractors to provide guidance on hospital policy as it pertains to safety and security.
- Assist in overseeing security across multiple sites.
- Collaborate with many departments at UI Health Care and other agencies to maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students all departments and outside agencies.
- Support the work and strategic goals of Safety and Security.
- Ensure that security staff for your respective shift are compliant with UI policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 3rd shift
Location: Main Campus
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- 1-2 years administrative experience
- Experience directly supervising employees
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in computer software applications
- Commitment to customer and employee safety
- Ability to facilitate positive outcomes by collaborating and working in a team environment establishing and meeting/exceeding department objectives and deadlines
- Ability to be self-directed and demonstrate excellent judgement in prioritizing multiple projects and assignments
Desired Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of security/law enforcement experience
- Leadership experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience in C-Cure OMNIGO and Victor
- Trained in Crisis Intervention Techniques (CIT) procedures
- CPR Certified
- MOAB Certified
- IAHSS Certified
- Stop the Bleed Training Certified
- Knowledge of UI Health Care policies procedures and regulations
- Knowledge of Safety and Security policies procedures and regulations
Application Process:In order to be considered applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Security Management
- Vehicle Patrols
- Public Safety
- Law Enforcement
- Access Control
- Safety Procedures
- Security Measures
- Alarm System
- Crowd Control
- CCTV Monitoring
- Access Point
- Security Checks
- Detect Signs
- Safe Environment
- Security System
About Company
The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
