Safety and Security Supervisor

Regions Hospital has a full-time opportunity for a Supervisor of Safety & Security to join our team!

The Supervisor of Safety & Security position is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees by consistently enforcing the policies of Regions Hospital and providing day to day direction, control and planning for the hospitals security programs. This includes security officers, life safety programs, emergency preparedness programs, hazardous materials programs, internal investigations related to legal issues; assists in managing the external regulatory requirements of Joint Commission.

Job Duties:

• Provides counsel and direction to staff on a regular basis to provide work direction and assists with problem solving
• Coordinates internal investigations for criminal allegations and property claims when called upon
• Supervises staff to include hiring, coaching, educating, evaluating and disciplining
• Assists with maintaining an annual budget that supports the costs associated with staffing, training, maintenance of equipment and education, operate within the approved budget
• Works with internal customers to ensure that all safety & security needs are being met to their expectation
• Assists with performing annual reviews of all appropriate security related disaster plans for Regions Hospital and all clinics associated with Regions Hospital
• Assists in ensuring that all fire protection systems are inspected and tested in accordance with local, state and national fire and building codes and also in accordance with Joint Commission. This includes the hospital and all clinics under the authority of the hospital
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures that will assist in managing new programs through training and establishing clear expectations

At Regions Hospital you'll find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients - and each other. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences and recognizes hard work. We're also committed to living our values. This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect. Join our team and make good happen!

Thank you for considering joining our team at Regions Hospital and being part of something special!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of Safety & Security, law enforcement or military deployment experience

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Possess a valid driver's license and maintenance of a clean driving record in accordance with Regions Hospital standards and policies
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic certification within 90 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards
• Ability to manage personnel, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop goals and direct departmental activities
• Knowledge of legal and civil standards and requirements within the state of Minnesota regarding security and general law enforcement
• Ability to respond to and if necessary physically intervene in a disruptive or dangerous situation in order to protect staff, patients and others from harm
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with hospital departments and managers
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with agencies such as police, state and federal law enforcement agencies and public safety agencies
• Ability to problem-solve and make critical decisions quickly and effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in public safety or related field preferred

Experience:

• Safety & security experience in a healthcare setting preferred

This position is eligible for benefits, which begin on day one of employment. Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, educational reimbursement toward continuing education, and we are a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.