Job Category:

Public Safety & Security

Work Shift/Schedule:

Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Security Services Manager, establishes NGMC Braselton Hospital security and property protection programs. Directs and maintains programs on site and through subordinate supervisors. Interviews applicants, recommends hiring and directs the training of all security personnel. Oversees day to day security operations, scheduling and regularly re-assesses the facility and security needs of Braselton campus. Manages security reporting systems, alarm/access control systems and security equipment. Maintains oversight on the Security Department budget. 
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Valid GA Drivers License 
  Current BLS Certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. 

• Educational Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent with at least five (5) years experience or Bachelors Degree.

• Minimum Experience: Minimum of five (5) years as a security officer or police officer. Knowledge of budget management.  

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Two (2) years supervisory experience.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of various hospital security programs (physical security/access control, patrols, investigations, emergency response and reporting standards

• Must possess intermediate computer skills and be familiar with all MS Office Suite applications

• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to properly conduct security surveys, interviews and establish programs to meet the needs.

• Must possess the ability to learn the laws of liability and work in conjunction with hospital leadership, staff and risk management to reduce cost in liability issues, identify threats/hazards and develop mitigation strategies

• Possesses the ability to interpret OSHA, NFPA, CMS and DNV and all applicable laws and regulations related to security in order to formulate and implement policies to conform to each

• Managing the aggressive patient (CIT): De-escalation Training

• ASP Tactical Baton Training 

• Firearms Training 

• Hospital Defensive Tactics Training

• Basic Taser Training
   

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assists the Director/Manager of Security in establishing and maintaining procedures along with fiscal planning for the activities of the department. Assists with establishing and maintaining budget items, including operational; staffing levels, including special events and details. Assists with general duties, special instructions, incidents surrounding confrontational situations and improved customer service. Identifies each patient’s age specific needs and promotes a secure environment needed by the group. Confers with representatives of management to formulate procedures for handling special situations. Informs the manager or director regarding circumstances or situations which have or may have serious impact on the hospital.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Planning, assigning and directing work. Shift scheduling. Addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervising staff including:  Interviewing, making recommendations for hiring and the training of all personnel, appraises performance by rewarding and disciplining personnel.

• Assesses needs, develops, implements and coordinates a security management plan; which assures that the hospital meets OSHA, NFPA, CMS, DNV, federal, state and local regulations and standards as related to security. Performs and directs safety and security rounds of the hospital, grounds and outlying buildings.  Is able to utilize Electronic surveillance, alarms and CCTV systems. Ensures that subordinate officers provide escort services, traffic and parking control. Works with the risk management department to lower liability risk. Collects security related data and reports the information to the Security Manager, Security Director, Occupational Health and Risk Management. Documents incidents. Reviews and corrects subordinate incident reports. Designs, performs and assigns duties related to fire prevention, safety issues, emergency preparedness and workplace violence. Completes safety and security surveys i.e. lighting, emergency phones, alarms and monitoring systems.

• Assists the Security Director/Manager in developing, implementing and directing, either personally or through designated training officers, training programs to ensure that federal guidelines, state license requirements, individual and departmental, DNV and OSHA guidelines are met. These programs are done in-house or coordinated with outside agencies, accredited programs and certified instructors and includes the following topics: new hire training and orientation, crises intervention and workplace violence, Continuing education and re-certification, and liability and legal issues.

• Correctly utilizes and ensures staff under supervision correctly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment at all times. Insures integrity of hospital issued and staff provided personal protective equipment. 

• Anticipated personal protective equipment for job performance: Handcuffs. ASP Baton. Tactical elbow and knee pads and padded foam shields. Safety glasses, face shields. Reflective vest and gloves. Latex gloves, masks, protective clothing. N95 face mask. Powered air purifying respirator (PAPR). Body armor.
   

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time

• Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.