Security Dispatcher

About the role

Coordinate emergency responses by triaging incoming calls and alarms to ensure security teams are dispatched rapidly to where they are needed most.

Protect the hospital environment through active surveillance of campus facilities, identifying and mitigating potential risks before they escalate.

Drive team communication by serving as the central link between staff and leadership, ensuring critical information flows seamlessly during high-pressure situations.

Maintain precise digital records of all security events and surveillance footage to support incident resolution and ensure a high standard of hospital safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate emergency responses by triaging incoming calls and alarms to ensure security teams are dispatched rapidly to where they are needed most.
• Protect the hospital environment through active surveillance of campus facilities, identifying and mitigating potential risks before they escalate.
• Drive team communication by serving as the central link between staff and leadership, ensuring critical information flows seamlessly during high-pressure situations.
• Maintain precise digital records of all security events and surveillance footage to support incident resolution and ensure a high standard of hospital safety.

Requirements

• A high school diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience in a security, military, or law enforcement role, preferably within a healthcare or high-traffic service environment.

Qualifications

• Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of security protocols and procedures

Benefits

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Rotating l PRN

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension

Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity employer

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