Manager Security - Security

CHRISTUS Health; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Security Manager responsible for overseeing the Security Department to ensure safety for patients, visitors, and employees. The role involves planning, administration, and supervision of security activities, with responsibilities spanning multiple locations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field and at least five years of security supervisory experience. The position is full-time with a work schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Five years of law enforcement and/or security supervisory experience required.
• Must possess Level 3 Certification (Texas and New Mexico) prior to hire.
• Licensed Security Officer (Louisiana) required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and administration of Security Department activities.
• Conduct performance reviews and counseling for Associates.
• Prepare work schedules and assure appropriate coverage.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to remain rational under stress

Management of multiple tasks

Knowledge of state laws

Ethics and courtesy

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Law Enforcement, Security Management or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Uniformed position at all times. Security Manager is a working supervisor who is responsible for planning, implementing, administering, supervising, and assuming responsibility for the Security Department activities to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees on hospital property. May be responsible for multiple CHRISTUS Health locations. The Security Manager must have flexibility in hours and be able to rotate between facilities, including travel whenever necessary.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Reports to the Director, Security Operations on a weekly basis with a professional working relationship.
• Prepares work schedule and schedules time off in accordance with departmental and CHRISTUS policy; assures appropriate work coverage.
• Reviews time sheets for accuracy and turns into payroll on a timely basis. Verifies time sheets, justifies overtime, and approves time sheets.
• Conducts Associate performance reviews in accordance with CHRISTUS Health policies and procedures in a timely manner ensuring fairness.
• Counsels Associates and recommends disciplinary action if need arises.
• Interviews and recommends candidates for employment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Conducts departmental staff meetings and offers on the job training on a continual basis to officers/staff.
• Tracks Associate performance in areas of patrol/enforcement/report writing, customer service functions, and directs improvement as needed.
• Works with Director, Security Operations to accurately complete the departmental budget within specified time frame for capital equipment, supplies/other expenses, and staffing.
• Monitors approved departmental budget and hours.
• Conducts follow up investigations on variance reports concerning losses, accidents, injuries, and requests by Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Administration, and Human Resources.
• Conducts inspections of various departments along with a member of the Safety Committee to expose any safety or fire hazard.
• Conducts new Associate orientation.
• Procures supplies, equipment, and maintenance or replacement of equipment.
• Develops/implements departmental policies and procedures manual.
• Keeps up to date on new laws and regulations in the field of law enforcement through contacts with the appropriate local Police Department and local law enforcement agencies.
• Creates a welcome atmosphere, answers telephone, relays messages, and maintains open channels of communication.
• Is responsible for parking and traffic control. Keeps up to date Associate vehicle stickers and records.
• Maintains appropriate departmental records and reports.
• Makes recommendations to Director, Security Operations in security, loss prevention, and equipment.
• Reviews and approves departmental reports.
• Performs duties of Security Officer as need arises.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to remain rational and calm under stress.
• Must be capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of applicable state laws.
• Must have high code of ethics, honesty, and courtesy.
• Required to demonstrate proficiencies in all patient age categories.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Law Enforcement, Security Management or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Five (5) years of law enforcement and/or security supervisory experience.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Level 3 Certification (Texas and New Mexico) prior to hire or appointment required.
• Must be a Licensed Security Officer (Louisiana) prior to hire or appointment.
• Successful completion of all pre-employment and post offer assessments to include the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory -2 (MMPI-2-RF-PCIR); the California Psychological Inventory (CPI); the Police and Public Safety Selection Report (PPSSR); the Personal Experience Inventory (PEI) and a clinical interview by a third personal psychologist.
• Will be required to take random drug test screening.
• Valid driver’s license.

Work Schedule

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time