Lead Security Officer - Downtown

Responsibilities

• Promote the philosophy, programs and initiatives of UnityPoint Health Hospitals and Clinics.
• Provide feedback to the department Security Leader on the performance of staff assigned and activities within the department as they affect operations.
• Act as liaison between Security Officers and the department Security Leader.
• May be assigned by the department Security Leader to work on department schedule.
• May be assigned by the department Security Leader as the designee to sign all PL request forms or other forms.
• Assure Security Officers are performing duties appropriately.
• Assists the department Security Leader in educating Security Officers in any new policies, procedures, equipment or techniques.
• May be required to train new officers.
• Directs staff as assigned in the absence of the Security Leader.
• Assigns work, responds to requests, and assures completion.
• Be on-call when the Security Leader is unable, due to absence (vacation, sick leave, etc.).
• May be required to perform other duties expected by the department Security Leader.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field of security and/or law enforcement.
• Law enforcement and/or military experience preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Associates degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor (IAHSS) within 180 days, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days, Advanced De-Escalation-Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) within 90 days, IA Mandatory Reporter Training-Adult and Child Abuse within 180 days, Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons required.