Healthcare Safety and Security Supervisor, UofL Health Hospital, 6a-6p

Job Description

The Security Supervisor at UofL Health is responsible for supervising and coordinating the delivery of quality services on a specific shift at an assigned UofL Health location. They act as a liaison between site supervisor, Operations Manager, and healthcare safety and security officers.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the safety and security of the facilities they protect and supervise healthcare safety and security officers.
• Detect and report suspicious, unsafe, or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts.
• Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency.
• Provide customer service to UofL Health by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.
• Orally and physically de-escalate individuals and situations, as needed.
• Inspect all security devices and fire control equipment.
• Screen patients, visitors, and employees to expedite their admittance to the facilities.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift Details

• Shift Length (in Hours): Varies by location (8hr, 10hr, and 12hr shifts)
• # Shifts/Week: 5-8hr shifts/wk, 4-10hr shifts/wk, 3-12hr shifts/week
• Overtime Required: Not applicable (exempt position)

Additional Job Description

• Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Verifiable High School Diploma or GED (Certificates of Completion not acceptable)
• Minimum 5 years of verifiable work experience with 6 months of security or customer service experience preferred
• No criminal charges in the past 7 years. No open/pending charges accepted regardless of level. No criminal charges that would prohibit the possession of a firearm.
• Ability to legally purchase, possess, and carry a handgun
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Concealed Carry Deadly Weapons permit
• Ability to obtain a guard card/license, as required by state and local regulations
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently