Security Sergeant

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 36,713 - 45,887; Full time

Job summary

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center is looking for a Security Supervisor to oversee a team of security personnel. Responsibilities include supervising duties, responding to incidents, and ensuring safety in the hospital environment. The position requires effective communication and leadership skills.

The ideal candidate should have at least a high school diploma or GED and preferably some military experience. A valid NYS Driver Class D License is preferred for those driving hospital vehicles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year military experience preferred.
• NYS Driver Class D License preferred for driving hospital vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security personnel and ensure completion of tasks.
• Respond to incidents and issue directives.
• Monitor accountability and conduct daily roll calls.

Skills

Patrol duties

Incident response

Communication skills

Leadership

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year military experience

Tools

Security equipment

Communication devices

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York.
Department: WPH Security_1.
Work Shift: Evening.
Work Days: MON-FRI, alternating weekends and holidays.
Scheduled Hours: 3:45 PM-12 AM.
Hours Per Pay Period: 75.
Pay Rate/Range: $26.65-$33.31. For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

At the direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Security, supervises security personnel including proper and timely completion of all post and other task assignments. Security Sergeant identifies security personnel concerns and incidents to the Director of Security or Assistant Director of Security. Security Supervisor is responsible for the appropriate and authorized use of all Security Department equipment including radios, cameras, hospital vehicles, etc.

Essential Functions

• Patrols all posts and responds to calls from subordinates in situations demanding attention of supervisory personnel.
• Observes and assumes responsibility for the actions of Security personnel during his/her tour of duty.
• Observes, determines and assigns a Security Officer to each incident requiring attention and will make certain proper investigation and reports as appropriate.
• Review all security reports prior to the end of their tour.
• Carries out all orders and/or directives from the Director and Assistant Director of Security and assumes complete responsibility for the security and safety of the hospital, its employees, patients and visitors during the absence of the Director of Security.
• Advises the Assistant Director of Security of all arrests or unusual incidents that occur.
• Carries out instructions set forth in fire, bomb and disaster manuals until arrival of the Assistant Director of Security.
• Polices buildings, grounds, examines doors and windows.
• Restrains patients who become violent.
• Assists in visitor control.
• Makes periodic checks of packages as directed.
• Performs other additional duties as per competent authority.
• Be familiar with hospital policies and procedures and demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of the position.
• Ensures all security officers sign in the roll call at the start of their shift and sign out at the end of their shift in their own handwriting to ensure accountability.
• Inspect the roll call.
• Prepare and conduct daily roll call for their assigned tour.
• Monitor all radio transmissions during their assigned tour.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School required or GED 1-3 years.
• 1 year military preferred.
• Preferred NYS DRIVER CLASS D LICENSE - New York State DMV required if driving hospital vehicles.
• Upon hire required Security Guard - New York Department of State.
• Upon hire required BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association within 90 days.
• De-escalation training completed within the probationary period within 180 days.
• Restraint training completed within the probationary period within 180 days.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.