Rescue Officer Lead

Position Purpose

As a member of the organization’s supervisory team, performance includes demonstration of the following leadership competencies:

• Demonstrates ownership, creates improvement and innovation, creates work environment marked by pride/joy, manages financial performance, builds bridges/collaborates, adaptability and integrity and trust.
• As a member of the security team, expected performance includes demonstration of certain accountabilities including leadership, communication, mentoring, empowerment, and resource management.

Responsibilities

Performing armed postings to include Rescue Team duties as defined by Renown Health Policy is a key component of this description.

The Lead Security Officer is responsible for ensuring a secure environment for employees, patients, and visitors at all Renown Health facilities by providing service of the highest quality, which optimizes our patient’s healthcare experience.

The Lead Security Officer must possess all the knowledge, skills and abilities of a Security Officer and must have the leadership abilities to guide the officers in their daily work.

The incumbent will strive to reach the highest in professional standards and to promote this standard to all his/her subordinates.

The Lead Rescue Officer will constantly build bridges with all departments within Renown Health to promote and support a secure and safe environment.

Nature and Scope

Assist the Security Supervisor in the operational efficiency of the Security organization.

Responsible for the support of all security officers on the shift assigned.

Qualifications

Requires a high school degree or equivalent and a college degree in Criminal Justice or another related field preferred.

A strong understanding of police and security principles and 3 years’ experience in military/law enforcement/security operations desirable.

Healthcare Security Experience Preferred.

Valid State of Nevada or California driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria upon hire.

A State of Nevada Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW) obtained within 90-days of hire or possesses a valid CCW issued by order of H.R.218 - Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. CCW Permit delays by the appropriate law enforcement agency does not penalize the Officer from meeting the CCW requirement.

AHA certified Heart Saver certification required within 12 months of hire.

A State of Nevada Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certificate [Handgun Only] required within 12 months of hire.

Department approved handcuffing certification, OC spray certification, and de-escalation training certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Completion of background check upon hire and passing of annual background required.

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.