Security Manager

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Responsible for the leadership, direction and management of the Security Department, Visitor Assistance Officers (VAOs), and EMS.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Initiates security programs, schedules and work assignments in anticipation of both non-emergency and crisis situations.
• 2. Ensure that Security policies and procedures are in place and up to date.
• 3. Monitor employee and visitor parking to ensure that a safe environment is maintained.
• 4. Represents the Hospital with community, state and federal law enforcement agencies as required to maintain safe and secure hospital operations.
• 5. Represents the Hospital's interest with various outside agencies, community and professional groups.
• 6. Prepares and submits to Hospital management periodic reports and records of internal and external security and parking activities.
• 7. Coordination of planning, design, implementation, on going evaluation and monitoring of Security and Parking program initiatives that provide for a safe environment of care for our patients, visitors, staff and the surrounding community.
• 8. Coordination and/or monitoring of initial recurrent and ongoing Security and Parking Services training programs to meet regulatory requirements as well as operational needs of the operating site/entity, as well as the departmental and operational level.
• 9. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:
• 9.1 Assists departments with assessing risks associated with security and parking issues regarding operations, facilities, equipment and job analysis.
• 10. Manages EM functions, policies and protocols along with EM Director.
• 11. Coordinates and Devises Drills throughout the year.
• 12. Sets up test processes for conducting Code D situations.
• 13. Liaison between hospital and system Emergency preparedness.
• 14. Liaison between Hospital and the Bridgeport Emergency operations plan.
• 15. In conjunction with system EM ,update all EM plans ,HVAC and Business continuity plans including BH off sites.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Extensive experience in security management and operations required. CPP or CHPA certification is preferred. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Knowledge of health care operations and regulations including JCAHO, OSHA and related regulatory agency requirements as well as fire and safety codes. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong background in customer service.

LICENSURE

CPP or CHPA certification preferred but not required. Must have a current driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Coordinate activities with community representatives; supervise work of others; manage multiple and diverse functions; and resolve the intricate technical security concerns associated with Bridgeport Hospital. May be required to personally supervise or assist in emergency management of personnel and equipment during crisis situations.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk .The employee must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds. The specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis.