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Come join the Security team at Johnson Memorial Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Position Purpose:

Responsible forthe dailyoperationof assignedshiftand performance ofassignedSecurityOfficers.Provides necessary training and orientation to Hospital and contract colleagues in safety and security matters.Conducts necessary inspection,writesreports, and alerts theLieutenantof areas or issues that need attention.Assures compliance with Hospital and regulatory policies and procedures.

What you will do:

• Oversees activities of subordinate personnel engaged in providing safety and security of all persons and property for patients, visitors, and colleagues.Routinely inspects andrespondsappropriatelyso the facilities and grounds are safe for all patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Monitors all in-house and contract security personnel for the standards of appearance, deportment, training, and performance and takesappropriate stepsto ensure compliance with standards laid down in the Hospital's policies, procedures, directives, and thecontractor'swritten Standard OperatingProcedureand contract.
• As directed byLieutenant,trainshospital orcontractedcolleaguesas necessary.AssistsLieutenantwithevaluatingthe performance of the contract andnon-contractedcolleagues.As guided by theLieutenant,takesappropriate stepsto make sure the contractor is adhering to theagreed-onterms and conditions of the contract.
• Conducts anddocumentsmonthly audit of campusfacilitiesand groundsin accordance withJoint Commission standards for inspectionsand to assesstheeffectiveness and operational functioning of all security systems and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One(1) tothree(3) years ofprevioushealthcare securityexperience in a related setting.
• Crisis Prevention Institute certificationrequiredupon hire or must obtain within one (1) year of employment throughinternalcertification program.
• Knowledge of PC based applications in a Windows environment.
• Valid driver's licenserequiredto drive hospital vehicles.
• Excellent customerservicesskills.Ability to think and act quickly to de-escalate hostile situations.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to set and organizeownworkpriorities andadapt to them as they change frequently.Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
• Mustpossessthe ability tocomply withTrinity Health policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift 11-24lbs., carry 11-24lbs., push/pull 35-40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand forlong periodsof time.
• Must be able to walk/run half (1/2) mile.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full-Time, 40 Hours- Rotating Shift

• Our Mission and Core Values

• Career growth and advancement potential

• Award-winning Patient Access Department

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.