Lieutenant-First

Baptist; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Covington, TN seeks a security shift supervisor to coordinate and supervise security personnel across shifts, ensuring service levels for patients, visitors and staff. The role performs additional duties as assigned to maintain hospital safety and operations.

The position requires strong leadership, reporting skills and adherence to certifications, with responsibilities including staff oversight, security protocols, and collaboration with leadership to ensure continuous service

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice training.
• Completion of law enforcement or private security curriculum preferred.
• Must be physically fit and able to operate security vehicles.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities and subordinates on security shift to ensure effective functioning of the department.
• Maintain adequate staffing and adhere to budgetary constraints.
• Prepare and deliver written and verbal shift reports for clear communication.
• Collaborate with Director and Manager to provide continuity of service.
• Maintain safety and security for patients, visitors, staff and others during shifts.
• Maintain required annual certifications and be punctual for shifts and training.

Skills

Good physical condition

Driver's license

Security supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Law Enforcement Course

Criminal Justice

Private Security Curriculum

Driver's License

OC pepper spray certification

Taser certification

Tools

OC pepper spray certification

Taser certification

Job description

Job Summary

To coordinate and supervise shift operation of Medical Center security personnel maintaining reasonable levels of service for benefit of Medical Center patients, visitors and staff. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities and subordinates on security shift to ensure effective functioning of the department. Ensure appropriate staffing levels and adhere to budgetary constraints. 20 %
• Responsible for written and verbal reports of assigned shift to ensure accurate and complete communication. 20 %
• Collaborate with and assist Director and Manager to provide continuity of service to Medical Center. 20 %
• Responsible for maintaining reasonable levels of safety and security for Medical Center patients, visitors, staff and others during assigned shift. 20 %
• Maintain annual certifications. 10 %
• Responsible for being prompt and reliable for reporting to work on time, attending education sessions. 10 %

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 5 years Legal - Law Enforcement Required or 5 years Security Required and 3 years General-Supervisor Required.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma Required. Completion Law Enforcement Course Required. Completion Criminal Justice Required, or Completion Private Security Curriculum Required.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Must be in good physical condition, able to drive motorized vehicle with manual transmission and to operate 2-wheel vehicle.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• License/Certification/Registries (valid for the State of MS): Driver's License Required. License Eligible for Weapons Permit and Must Maintain During Employment Required. Eligible for A Surety Bond and Must Maintain During Employment Required. OC or Pepper Spray Certification Required, or Willingness to Obtain Required.

Preferred/Desired

• Class D Commercial License Preferred. Taser Certification preferred.