To coordinate and supervise shift operation of the hospital campus security personnel maintaining reasonable levels of service for benefit of hospital patients, visitors and staff. Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the training activities for the entity's Security department. Develops, delivers and evaluates course materials for the department. Maintains policies, procedures and appropriate training records. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
• Direct activities and subordinates on security shift to ensure effective functioning of the department. Ensure appropriate staffing levels and adhere to budgetary constraints.
• Responsible for written and verbal reports of assigned shift to ensure accurate and complete communication.
• Collaborate with and assist Director and Manager to provide continuity of service to Medical Center.
• Responsible for maintaining reasonable levels of safety and security for Medical Center patients, visitors, staff and others during assigned shift.
• Maintain annual certifications.
• Develops, delivers and evaluates various basic and advanced training courses for members of the department.
• Plans, directs and coordinates training projects, certification processes and programs.
• Conducts studies to develop new or revised training needs.
• Provides guidance, consultation and assistance in training and employee development. Establishes and maintains timelines and future scheduling of training opportunities.
• Coordinates and maintains all records for certification and/or re-certifications as required.
• Investigates all security incidents related to Taser use, etc. as necessary. Ensures video and any pertinent information is collected and documented.
• Duties will include post/backup duties when not actively involved with training.
• Maintains supplies and inventory including but not limited to uniforms.
• Completes duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Experience
6 years Legal - Law Enforcement Required or 6 years Security Required and 4 years General-Supervisor Required.
Minimum Required Education
High School Diploma Required. Completion Law Enforcement Course Required. Completion Criminal Justice Required, or Completion Private Security Curriculum Required.
Minimum Required Special Skills
Must be in good physical condition, able to drive motorized vehicle with manual transmission and to operate 2-wheel vehicle.
Minimum Required Licensure
License/Certification/Registries (valid for the State of MS): Driver's License Required. License Eligible for Weapons Permit and Must Maintain During Employment Required. Eligible for A Surety Bond and Must Maintain During Employment Required. OC or Pepper Spray Certification Required, or Willingness to Obtain Required.
Preferred/Desired Licensure
Class D Commercial License Preferred. Taser Certification preferred.
Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region. Baptist offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and consistently ranks among the top integrated health care networks in the country. The health care system comprises 24 affiliate hospitals in West Tennessee, Mississippi and East Arkansas; more than 5,400 affiliated physicians; Baptist Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group with more than 900 providers; home, hospice and psychiatric care; minor medical centers and clinics; a network of surgery, rehabilitation and other outpatient centers; and an education system highlighted by Baptist Health Sciences University (formerly Baptist College of Health Sciences). Baptist employs more than 21,000 people, and in fiscal year 2022 contributed more than $455 million in community benefit and uncompensated care to the communities it serves. For more information, please visit www.baptistonline.org or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
