Lieutenant

UNC Health Care; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Lieutenant to oversee the police and protective service team. This role involves managing staffing, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and collaborating with clinical leaders on safety concerns. As part of a transformative organization, you will contribute to community wellness initiatives and redefine healthcare standards. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact in healthcare security and have the required experience, this is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in Security/Surveillance, supervision, or management roles.
• Current NC police certification or security firearms certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all employees meet licensing requirements and follow disciplinary procedures.
• Develop employee performance and conduct performance reviews.
• Collaborate with departmental personnel and law enforcement.

Skills

Healthcare Security

HIPAA Compliance

Emergency Management

Human Resource Management

Education

Associates' Degree

Tools

Security Systems

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our team. We serve a diverse patient base across Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. Our commitment is to elevate community health through exceptional care, prioritizing excellence, compassion, and innovation. Joining us means contributing to wellness initiatives and helping redefine healthcare standards with state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Be part of this transformative journey and make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary: The Lieutenant oversees the police & protective service team within their area, supports department initiatives, manages staffing, collaborates with clinical shift leaders on safety concerns, and ensures compliance with policies. They are responsible for emergency access control, fire prevention, workplace violence decisions, scheduling, training, accountability, and development of officers. The Lieutenant must be knowledgeable in security, healthcare security, HIPAA, pharmacy regulations, and other healthcare-related regulations. They implement department plans aligned with hospital goals.

Responsibilities:

1. Staff Accountability: Ensure all employees meet licensing requirements and follow disciplinary procedures if certifications are not renewed.
2. Employee Morale: Address issues affecting morale and recognize exceptional employees.
3. Human Resource Management: Handle hiring and termination per hospital policy and administer HR policies fairly.
4. Ensure annual employment requirements are completed.
5. Direct assigned personnel and approve work schedules, adjusting as needed.
6. Develop employee performance and conduct performance reviews.
7. Counsel employees on performance or behavioral issues.
8. Keep employees informed on organizational and departmental matters.
9. Respond to assistance calls, including security, fire alarms, and unruly individuals.
10. Collaborate with departmental, system personnel, and law enforcement.
11. Report critical incidents and security concerns to leadership.
12. Maintain effective working relationships with managers and staff.
13. Perform additional duties as required.

Other Information:

Education: Associates' Degree preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: Current NC police certification or obtain security firearms certificate within 90 days; North Carolina Driver's License within 3 months; Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET), Military/Combat Arms, or Security Training preferred.

Experience: 5-8 years in Security/Surveillance, supervision, or management roles.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Security

Work Type: Full Time

Hours per Week: 40

Work Type: Onsite

Schedule: Day Job

Location: NASH HC

Overtime: Exempt