Security Officer Lead

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Regular Security Officer to safeguard staff, patients and facilities during night shifts. You will respond as a first line of defense and mentor newer officers while coordinating with hospital leadership.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of security experience, and the ability to work 7p–7a on a 3x12 schedule. Training and certifications are expected to maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or 10 years of work experience.
• Three years' security experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides security services for staff, patients and premises.
• Mentors junior officers on shift.
• Schedules staff and handles administrative duties.
• Reviews shift activity and updates security policies.
• Operates access control, alarm and video systems; manages badge access.
• Assists investigations and prepares reports.

Skills

Security operations

Emergency response

Staff training

Investigation

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Badge access system

Alarm system

Video management system

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

• Department: Security
• Schedule: Full Time, Nights, 7p to 7a, 3x12-Hour Shifts/Week
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Job Summary

Provides a reasonably safe and secure environment by providing security services for the staff, patients and premises as well as be first responders to urgent facility matters. Provides direction and guidance to those officers that are on their shift acting as both a mentor and role model for junior officers.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists with training of new staff . Coaches trains and mentors all staff. Champions diversity by demonstrating respect, encouraging learning, and proactively supporting diversity in team building and customer interactions.
• The lead officer is the first escalation in chain of command while on duty. Uses discretion to escalation issues further if they are unable to resolve. Responsible for staff scheduling and other administrative duties.
• Ensures all shift duties and operations are assigned and completed. Conducts various investigations as needed. Completes reports, follows up on investigations or assigns to others in a timely manner, ensuring follow through and proper communication. Prioritizes duties and requests for service, while providing for the safety and security of all persons and property.
• Reviews statistical reports, summaries and other reports to monitor shift activities/trends. Assist with reviewing and updating security policies and emergency plans and participating in emergency exercises and drills.
• Promotes visitor and employee safety by providing door checks, detecting lighting deficiencies, confirming proper operation of elevators and other equipment, assisting with disruptive individuals, etc. Provides extra attention and monitors matters with security sensitive, or heightened security concerns.
• Ensures and work towards continuous compliance with accreditation standards, as well as federal and state laws. Examples include compliance with agencies such as The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Provides professional customer service when dealing with complex and dynamic situations when approached by staff or clients. Assist with problems solving, provide customer assistance monitor safety and respond to complaints and utilizes a proactive approach to identifying safety and security hazards by communicating with clinical staff and leadership.
• Assist law enforcement, corrections and other officials, when necessary, while ensuring compliance and recognition of patient’s rights.
• Troubleshoots access control, alarm, and video management system issues, applying common fixes and triaging issues, as well as identifying future installation needs. Proficient knowledge of printing/managing badge access system.
• May operate motor vehicle to patrol.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

• Three years' experience

Additional Requirements

• Following extension of a conditional offer of employment, applicant must successfully complete a psychological assessment to confirm suitability for the rigors of providing security services as set forth in this job description.
• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication and hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Constant use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, twisting and walking.
• Frequent use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, reaching, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
• Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling, running and lifting/moving patients.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• State of Work Location: Illinois
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• And
• Driver License - Issued in the United States
• And
• Firearm Owner Identification Card (FOID) - Illinois State Police
• And
• Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Or
• Active Law Enforcement Officer - Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board (ILETSB)
• State of Work Location: Missouri & County of Work Location: All Except St. Charles County
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)And
• Driver License - Issued in the United States
• State of Work Location: Missouri & County of Work Location: St. Charles County
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• And
• Driver License - Issued in the United States
• And
• Security Officer License - St. Charles County
• Or
• Security Officer License - St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• And
• Driver License - Issued in the United States

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

9251000040 SEC - St. Anthony Midtown

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

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