Director of Security
The Director of Security develops and directs Eagleville Hospital’s Security Program. Provides an ongoing assessment of its effectiveness. Determines areas of risk and provide training in safety/security to staff, and contracts staff as needed.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Develop and implement Safety/Security Program
- Determine and mitigate areas of risk on campus.
- Instructs staff in search methods and protocols.
- Provide training for new hires.
- Make suggestions/recommendations to supervisor and/or administrative team to improve safety and security on campus.
- Assist in the placement, implementation, administration and training of automated security system.
- Maintain records for automated system and utilizes as management tool.
- Responsible for development and writing of new security related policies and procedures and for annual review, and update of all security related policies and procedures.
- Protect and safeguard Hospital / client / staff belongings / property.
- Continuously seek improvements in safety/security program and methods.
- Ensure safety and security by maintaining security logs, monitoring alarms and security personnel.
- Provide support and assistance to nursing supervisor on scheduled shift
- Assist with management of patient disturbances
- Works closely with the Director of Operations to create disaster/and or crisis preparedness plans.
- Assist Police Officers when they are called to campus.
- Oversee Parole Officer’s removal of patients for violation.
- Responsible for providing assistance to help staff improve performance and for requesting replacement staff if performance is problematic.
- Manage schedule of security staff assuring coverage for PTO days, and sick calls
- Communication
- Complete incident reports for safety security related incidents.
- Provide expertise in all campus / staff / patient concerns related to safety and security
- Maintain order within the facility and enforce hospital rules and regulations.
- Make suggestions/recommendations to supervisor and/or administrative team to improve safety and security on campus.
- Maintain order within the facility and enforce hospital rules and regulations.
- Conduct security patrols throughout campus.
- Proficient in video surveillance and reviewing of recorded tapes, when required.
- Skilled and timely use of radio or telephone communication to police, fire or emergency agencies as the situation dictates.
- Proficient in the use of ECS radio system and telephone communication.
- Assist with follow up investigation of safety / security incidents, as requested.
- Performs periodic and random security inspections and prepares security reports, as necessary.