Security Sergeant

Security Officer Position at Mercy Medical Center

Come join the Security team at Mercy 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 : Is responsible for the daily operation of assigned shift and performance of assigned Security Officers. Provides necessary training and orientation to Hospital and contract colleagues in safety and security matters. Conducts necessary inspection, writes reports, and alerts the Lieutenant of 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 and responds appropriately so 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 takes appropriate steps to ensure compliance with standards laid down in the Hospital's policies, procedures, directives, and the contractor's written Standard Operating Procedure and contract.
• Assures implementation of Hospital-wide Security and Safety program. Recommends changes to policies and procedures as necessary in order to increase safety and to ensure compliance with regulations established by outside agencies.
• As directed by Lieutenant, trains hospital or contracted colleagues as necessary. Assists Lieutenant with evaluating the performance of the contract and non-contracted colleagues. As guided by the Lieutenant, takes appropriate steps to make sure the contractor is adhering to the agreed-on terms and conditions of the contract.
• Routinely inspects hospital premises in order to ensure observance of safety and security regulations. Reports violations to appropriate departmental personnel for correction.
• Receives and reviews accident and security reports, investigating causes and determining actions necessary to prevent recurrence.
• Available to perform additional security functions on other shifts should emergencies arise.
• Obtains related evidence necessary to provide documentation for Lieutenant and Senior Management and other agencies.
• Conducts and documents monthly audit of campus facilities and grounds in accordance with Joint Commission standards for inspections and to assess the effectiveness and operational functioning of all security systems and procedures.
• Fills out necessary paperwork documenting occurrences, reports trends to Lieutenant.
• Reviews the department posted schedules, scheduling changes, and sick coverage to ensure proper and effective staffing levels.
• Coordinates personnel to properly staff and rotate posts and complete assigned duties in a safe and effective manner.
• Understands the Access Controls system.
• Has knowledge of all safety / security codes and alarms and properly responds to codes and alarms in a timely manner and taking appropriate action.

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Position Highlights and Benefits :

Pay Range : $18.70-$28.05 / hr Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion : Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability / veteran