Ft Ld Security Officer

Summary

The Security Officer Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delegating security activities at the assigned location or on the assigned shift. Ensures safety and security for Associates, patients and other visitors to the hospital.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Experience/Licensure

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of security and criminal investigation methods and operations commensurate with experience/education.
• Knowledge of security operations in a multi-facility organization preferred.

• Skill in applying appropriate behavior when greeting and assisting members of the public.
• Ability to carry out assigned duties with integrity and honesty.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with coworkers.
• Ability to understand and prepare written materials at a moderate level, such as Incident Reports, commensurate with education/experience.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates and visitors to the hospital.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Maintains appearance and equipment.
• Leads Associates on assigned shift(s).
• Patrols hospital, parking and/or assigned area to ensure safety and security for Associates, patients and other vistors to the hospital.
• Investigates theft and other crimes.
• Maintains unit productivity records.
• Assists Supervisor/Director in data collection.
• Plans, coordinates, controls, and delegates shift activities and operations under direction of the Director.

Physical Requirements

• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Ability to successfully participate and complete State and departmental specific required training that includes physical, hands on training and competencies.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The physical requirements of this position are: heavy work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Periodically to frequently use physical force to resole an emergency situation
• The Associate may be required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).