Lead Security Officer | FT Nights | LCMH

About the role

Provides direct supervision of security officers, to include training, professional development and coaching. Directs daily security shift operations, field investigations, emergency drills, crime prevention activities, and all supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Responds to, controls and oversees calls for assistance and alarms taking action and intervening to mitigate situations, protecting people and property.
• Patrols, assesses and secures LCMHS properties and provides escorts and education to internal customers.
• Enforces criminal ordinances and LCMHS policies and works with law enforcement and other community partners.
• Carrries and uses authorized security weapons.

Requirements

• Reports directly to the Security Manager.
• Supervises shift security operations.
• Directs activity of security officers.
• Conducts daily team briefings.
• Maintain daily shift activity reports.
• Conduct field and preliminary investigations.
• Ensures that officer incident reports are effectively written and submitted.
• Aids with new officer and continuing training.
• Takes action to support and implement strategic vision.
• Responds to security emergencies.
• Responds to calls for service, in-progress emergencies, and alarms.
• Supervises, conducts, and documents emergency and regulatory drills.
• Takes action and intervenes per procedure and protocols to mitigate the situations and to reduce injury, prevent property damage or loss.
• Engages in dynamic, potentially violent encounters, uses empty-hand control techniques, handcuffs and authorized security weapons according to policy.
• Investigates and reports incidents, and prepares written reports.
• Responds to behavioral health emergencies, de-escalates, and executes hands on physical interventions under clinical direction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of security related experience with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Previous security, law enforcement or military experience, three years security related or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Proficiency in the use of computers is required.
• Ability to qualify and maintain proficiency with security tools, equipment and weapons.

Skills

• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform duties independently.
• Ability to follow complex instructions.
• Ability to confront and engage disagreeable and potentially violent people.
• Ability to make decisions and apply good judgment in uncertain situations.
• Basic computer competency.
• Ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to run, or exert intense physical effort in moving or restraining others.
• Ability to work inside and outside and may be exposed to unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to qualify and maintain proficiency with security techniques, tools, equipment and weapons, e.g.: defensive tactics, body worn camera, handcuffs, expandable baton, body worn camera, radio, conducted energy device and aerosol subject restraint.

Benefits

Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System | Great Place To Work® offers a supportive organizational culture that values contributions, nurtures growth, and celebrates success.