Lieutenant Security

Summary:

Safeguard, patrol and monitor buildings, grounds and property for the purpose of protecting lives, property, prevent theft, fire, vandalism and unauthorized entry while abiding to and enforcing Virtua policy and procedure.

Assist visitors, patients, vendors and staff providing excellent customer services, hospitality and a positive experience.

Provide accurate information, directions and responds to all emergency situations.

In the absence of the Chief, will assume ranking authority and will assume responsibility for the execution of the daily assignments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Schedules, supervises, and provides assistance and training to security officers.

• Prioritizes assignments and scheduling of staff.

• Participates in the employee evaluation process.

• Educates trains and drills hospital staff on responding to emergency situations such as CODE GREY, CODE AMBER, CODE RED alerts. Develops training on safety and security equipment and systems for Hospital staff.

• Provides daily operational support to the Chief or Director and as needed assumes responsibility for the operations of the department.

• Utilize Health System technology and systems to provide visitor control, input and output data; investigations, incident reports and shift logs; access control; infant protection and the security of sensitive areas.

• Performs the duties associated with all assigned posts, including but not limited to walking and mobile security and safety rounds; stationary posts; one-to-one observer; traffic control and special assignments.

• Collaborates and effectively communicates (verbal and written) with division team members; officer-in-charge (OIC); immediate supervisor; Nursing Supervisor; Division Management; Health System security teams; and law enforcement agencies.

• Provides direction and when warranted escorts visitors, vendors, patients and staff to appropriate locations within and outside of the facilities and parking lots.

• Verifies all staff is wearing ID badge and the public (visitors, vendors, contractors, etc.) obtain proper ID bands, passes and badges. Fabricates ID badges.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Four or more years of experience in security or law enforcement and a minimum of 4 years as a supervisor.

Required Education:

HS diploma or equivalent.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certified preferred.

Valid driver's license.