Security Supervisor

Schedule / Hours Needed:

• Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

• Saturday and Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

   

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed facility offering the community's only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are:
No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off 
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...Your experience matters 

How you'll contribute 

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facility Services and direct supervision of the Security Supervisor and according to established policies and procedures, provides security for patients, employees and visitors.
 

Essential Functions

• Maintains a secure environment in the Emergency Department and responds to calls for assistance from other areas of the hospital.  Monitors conduct of visitors and patients.  Confronts and escorts unruly and unauthorized persons from the ER premises, as warranted. Responds to calls for help with unruly, abusive, combative, threatening or armed persons. 

  • Appropriately and effectively intervenes when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening or armed persons are encountered.

  • Communicates in a calm, factual, objective and respectful manner when addressing unruly persons.

  • Selects and applies appropriate procedures, techniques, equipment and communications based on the age and developmental status of persons with whom s/he is dealing.

  • Responds quickly to urgent requests, and in a timely manner for non-urgent requests.

  • Follows established procedures and protocols when performing emergency and non-emergency routines or interventions.

  •  Notifies appropriate law enforcement agency, as warranted.

• Documents work activities and incidents and prepares/maintains departmental records and reports.

  • Required documentation is accurate, complete, timely and legible, and documented in accordance with established procedure and time frames.

• Performs miscellaneous duties as needed.

  • Participates in other hospital and departmental support activities requiring stand-by and re-call at times.

  • Other duties as assigned

     

Qualifications and requirements 

Education: 

High School graduate or equivalent

 Basic Life Support (BLS) required, or obtained during the first week of hire 

EEOC Statement

North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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