Lead Security Officer

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is looking for a Lead Security Officer in Rutland, Vermont. This full-time position involves enforcing hospital regulations and providing training and support to the security team. Applicants must have a high school diploma, relevant experience in healthcare security, and various required certifications to be obtained within specific timeframes. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to handle confidential information, and the capacity to remain calm in stressful situations.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a healthcare security role.
• 1 year experience as a first responder.
• Required licenses must be obtained within specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Enforce hospital policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to staff and officers.
• Delegate service requests to maintain coverage.
• Train and mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Knowledge of statutes and regulations

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

OCAT Instructor Certification

PATH Instructor Certification

HERT Instructor Certification

Supervisory Certification

Job description

• Facility Rutland Regional Medical Center
• Department Security
• Job Category Service and Trade
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full-time - 12 hour night shift - Tuesday-thursday 1900-0700

ONLY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

The Lead Security Officer’s responsibility is to enforce hospital policies, procedures, and regulations. The lead serves as a knowledgeable resource and provides guidance and support to RRMC staff and officers. The Lead is responsible for delegating the requests of service in efforts to maintain continuity of service and coverage throughout the facility. In addition to performing all duties of a Security Officer, the Lead serves the training needs of the department and engages less experienced team members through guidance and mentoring. This position serves as the primary resource for the on‑site Security team and seeks guidance from leadership as needed. The Lead may also support department leadership with administrative tasks as time and schedule permits.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree in related field preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in healthcare security role.
• 1 year experience as a first responder.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Maintains a valid Vermont state driver’s license.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de‑escalation and restraint program Instructor certification (required within 2 year of hire)
• OCAT Instructor Certification (required within 1 year of hire)
• PATH Instructor Certification (required within 1 year of hire)
• HERT Instructor Certification (required within 2 year of hire)
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Supervisory Certification (required within 2 year of hire)

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Requires knowledge to comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
• Willingness and ability to utilize personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Interpersonal skills required to interact with individuals from diverse socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to rotate duty to encompass all locations and roles.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to discretely handle confidential information.
• Must possess good communications skills and clear thinking to communicate with others.
• Ability to meaningfully convey course materials to trainees in clear, concise and comprehensive manner.
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate situations and respond appropriately.