Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign on bonus

This position is responsible for the shift supervision and monitoring of security personnel engaged in the duty of providing a secure environment. These duties include, but are not limited to, the daily operations of security, and assist in the coordination of the integrity and proper functioning of all physical security systems during their assigned shifts.

Responsibilities

Assists in the setup of weekly guard schedule; monitor assignment of overtime; initiate needed changes to cover unscheduled absences. Supervise subordinates so they perform their functions effectively. Evaluate and document subordinate’s performance. Investigate campus security incidents; prepare appropriate reports and/or reviews and oversees corrections to subordinate’s incident reports. Interpret applicable policies and procedures based on existing circumstances. Watches for, and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility, and safety hazards, and emergenciesie. Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators/ approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies police as appropriate. Quickly identify potential negative situations, implements effective countermeasures, and adjust security posts/assignments as circumstances warrant. Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post. Teaches facility-specific procedures and policies. Responds to medical emergenciesand fire alarms, and directs security personnel as needed. Provides general information at roll calls. Ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations while implementing security measures. Acts as Incident Commander until additional command resources arrive during a crisis. Assists in conducting shift-based drills to ensure security personnel readiness. Drills include, but are not limited to, de-escalation, CPI, NCI, physical techniques, use of force, active shooter, etc.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

Required: 3 years in a security role, law enforcement, or military discipline; or equivalent training which might include criminal justice, homeland security, or law enforcement academy.
Preferred: 3 years in a security role, law enforcement, or military discipline to include 2 years of supervisory experience or progressively increased responsibility around supervisory-type duties; or equivalent training which might include criminal justice, homeland security, or law enforcement academy to include 2 years of supervisory experience or progressively increased responsibility around supervisory-type duties.

Certifications:

Required: Licensure/certification as required by state law. Valid state driver's license. AHA BLS.CPI

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Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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