Security Training Specialist

The Security Training Specialist is responsible for assessing the Security training needs, while developing and overseeing the delivery of the Security training programs. The role will also be responsible for developing strategies to achieve the Security department goals by providing awareness initiatives throughout the System. This role will report to the Director, Security Training Center.

Responsibilities

• Responds to non-hospital properties to conduct risk assessments, investigations, provide threat management support, and serve as security officer whenever there is a patient-based threat
• Purchases and issues all approved equipment and uniforms for all uniformed Security Officers.
• Assists in developing and delivers Security training materials and programs/courses, to include classroom, self-studies, computer-based and web-based training as appropriate.
• Interfaces with security leadership team throughout the system to identify training and education needs of the security team.
• Provides reports to senior security leadership on completed training, readiness of employees and effectiveness of training.
• Makes recommendations for training curriculum improvements.
• In collaboration with security management, evaluates security staff’s training needs to ensure compliance with training protocols and department policies and procedures.
• As directed by senior security leadership, reviews Use of Force incidents to ensure consistency with policy, procedures and department training.
• Monitors the training program to ensure security staff competency in all aspects of their job responsibilities.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for training programs and professional development initiatives.
• Assist in coaching and assessing performance of security field training officer staff.
• Participates with the hiring and onboarding process for new security personnel.
• Assist in reviewing and updating department policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience: 6 years of staff development, training, or teaching experience, 2 years of experience in security/law enforcement required.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensure/Certification: CHPA or other IAHSS certification / CPP or similar security certification and valid driver’s license upon job entry and Louisiana or Mississippi driver’s license within 90 days of job entry.