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At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Job Responsibility
Serving in a leadership role, overseeing the work of security staff engaged in patrolling and securing CHW facilities, grounds and personnel
Performing the responsibilities of a Security Officer
In the absence of the Supervisor, providing leadership functions, to include assigning personnel to posts or patrol, interpreting CHW policies and procedures, training, equipping and directing security personnel and working towards positive resolution of internal and external customer issues
Requirements
Ability to read and write in order to review and complete required incident reports and perform various recordkeeping activities at a level normally acquired through completion of high school
At least three years of previous security experience required
Currently certified or successfully complete departmental training in Defensive and Arrest Tactics (DAAT) or Defensive Tactics for Security (DTS) within 3 months of hire
Completion of the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Advanced Certification within 90-days of hire
Currently hold or successfully complete CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 3 months of hire
Ability to successfully complete all required introductory and annual competency training processes
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Intermediate computer skills in order to utilize equipment and systems (PC software applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, CAD, Incident Reporting, Surveillance Systems, etc.) at a level normally acquired through attendance at technical courses or related experience
Analytical skills necessary in order to inspect hospital areas, ensure security of all hospital staff, visitors and patients, and prepare security incident reports, missing property reports, etc.
Physical requirements consistent with medium physical demand level
Requires combined walking and standing for up to 100% of the work shift, and occasional running for distances of approximately - mile, both indoors and outdoors
Must be able to climb several flights of stairs and carry equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, etc.)
Must be able capable of lower level work (e.g. kneeling, squatting) for brief periods, and be able to lift 50 lbs. occasionally from floor level
Must be able to assist individuals (e.g. transport a guest in a wheelchair)
Must be able to physically restrain patients/disruptive individuals of varying stature
Requires ability to assess safety situations (e.g. identify smell, color, near and far acuity, temperature, etc.)
Requires a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, ability to be insured by CHHS carrier
Nice to have
Post high school coursework in criminal justice or equivalent field of study preferred
Experience as a uniformed security officer in a leadership role in healthcare security, corporate security, law enforcement, and/or military service preferred