Security Supervisor

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Supervises and directs the officers assigned to his/her shift and   assists   in conducting surveillance   so as to   provide a safe and secure environment within the buildings of the hospital and in the parking lots.

CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to   comply with   Mercy’s mission, values,   standards   of conduct, policies,   procedures   and related practices ( e.g.   Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies).

HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE

Security Access:  High   “Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees all security officers' activities on assigned   shift ,   make shift   and duty assignments.
• Assists   Director on hospital related investigations.
• Assists Director and Safety Office with   establishing   departmental goals, as well as   determining   manner   in which   to best achieve goals.
• Performs daily, weekly,   monthly   and annual paperwork duties, especially   with regard to   personnel matters of direct subordinates.
• Performs day-to-day security officer functions.
• Patrols the hospital, hospital grounds and parking lots so as to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Initiates investigations into incidents or activities of criminal nature and   submits   appropriate information   to law enforcement agencies as directed.
• Assumes responsibility for proper inventory, pickup,   transport   and storage of patient valuables and after hour patient deposits.
• Maintains storage and records of lost,   found   and stolen property of visitors,   patients   and employees.
• Controls loud or disorderly patients or visitors and summons police to   assist   if necessary.
• Provides   accurate   directions, information, and, if necessary,   escort   to the public.
• Provides traffic control, as needed.
• Operate required vehicle(s) in a safe manner to perform required duties of the position.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs simple maintenance on parking lot equipment (i.e., clears personnel ticket dispensers, replaces broken gate arms).
• Assists   with the movement of patients as requested by nursing staff.
• Keeps Director advised of all personnel matters of appointed subordinates.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE,   SKILLS   AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• High school degree or GED   required .
• Associates degree preferred.
• 2-3   years   security supervisory experience or related experience.
• Valid Driver’s/Chauffeurs License   required , must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS : (Constant = 67-100% of workday, Frequent = 34-66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday)

CONSTANT

• Walking : Moving about on foot particularly for long distances.

FREQUENT

• Sitting:   While driving a car to patrol parking lots while   writing   reports,
• Talking:   Expressing ideas   by means of   the spoken word both in person and over radio to give and receive instructions and information.
• Bending, stooping, crouching,   kneeling :   With some freedom to choose which position.
• Climbing:   To ascend stairs
• Hearing : Receiving detailed information through oral communications both in person and over radio.
• Running :  To   address emergency situations.
• Driving :    Sitting   while driving   vehicle .
• Stooping :   Bending   at the waist while getting into and out of vehicle.
• Handling :   Working   with whole hand to drive vehicle,   to load /unload supplies, materials into and from vehicle.
• Reaching :   Extending   hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction to load/unload and deliver materials/supplies into and from vehicle.

OCCASIONAL

• Repetitive motions:   Substantial motions of the wrists, hands and fingers while typing and filing.
• Lifting:   In excess of   100 pounds while lifting patients/baggage/valuables.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS

If a patient is unable to function independently, a mechanical/assistive device and/or   additional   personnel must be utilized .    If an object requires lifting > 50 lbs.,   additional   equipment/personnel   must also be   utilized .

Sedentary work :   Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force   frequently   or constantly. Sedentary work involves sitting.

Heavy work :   Exerting up to 65 lbs.   (push/pull   force )   to move frequently, and li fting up to 50 lbs.   frequently , and lifting up to 40 lbs. frequently, and lifting up to 20 lbs. constantly, to move patient and/or objects.

VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS

• Visual acuity   required   to inspect premises and compile incident reports. Work involves   use   of computer   terminal .

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to   maintain   satisfactory job performance and   a high standard of   both   courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients ,   and visitors despite the stress of a hospital work environment .
• Ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Standard medical, nursing, special, or office equipment found in the assigned area.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The worker may be exposed to patients with possible communicable diseases.
• The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Temperatures   occasionally   below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees.
• The worker is subject to hazards such as moving mechanical parts,   vehicles   and disruptive patients/visitors.
• The worker is subject to noise while in certain areas of the hospital; i.e.,   boiler   room.
• Employees in this job classification have been identified as having the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, therefore, are included in the OSHA Exposure Control Plan with its specifications, for preventing contact with the above material.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to   Manager   of Public Safety.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm, weekends if needed for coverage

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.