Security Manager

Company: Louis A Weiss Memorial Medical Center, LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago's North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team! JOB SUMMARY Directs the activities of the Security department to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, physicians, employees, and equipment. - - JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Business Management, Law Enforcement, or Criminal Justice or 10 years of equivalent experience
• Three years experience in Security
• Three to five years supervisory experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical center layout and operations
• Working knowledge of administrative and departmental policy and procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Alertness and attentiveness to detail
• Ability to quickly make sound business decisions and resolve conflicts
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and prioritize in order of importance JOB DUTIES (* denotes "essential function")
  • Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers. *
  • Determines personnel, material, equipment, and facilities needed to accomplish program goals and to streamline operational systems to improve service efficiency and effectiveness. *
  • Responsible for the selection, orientation, evaluation and discipline of department staff. Monitors the performance and provides leadership and coaching. *
  • Participates with VP to define department specific goals and objectives. Interprets and directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of goals and objectives, policies/procedures, and standards. *
  • Reviews and approves programs for the training and professional development of staff. *
  • Responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining compliance on any standards required by JCAHO and other regulatory agencies regarding the Security Management Program. *
  • Obtains and reviews detailed reports of all incidents involving security and keeps administration apprised of any security trends and corrective action plans as scheduled. *
  • Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations on all criminal occurrences within the hospital following accepted hospitals and police practices.*
  • Responsible for ensuring department personnel comply with operating objectives and quality principles. *
  • Maintains records for department and prepares statistical data. *
  • Monitors and maintains the department budget, controls costs and maintains equipment and environment. - *
  • Supports and actively participates in programs to ensure continuous quality improvement and customer satisfaction.*
  • Responds to emergency situations as they occur within the medical center. *
  • Develops, monitors and ensures application of other department policy and procedures. *
  • Serves on other various hospitals committees. Is actively involved in organizational preparation and on-going readiness for surveys by regulatory agencies. - *
  • Acts as liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in matters affecting the Hospital. * Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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