Crime Prevention Specialist (H)

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Core Job Summary:

The Crime Prevention Specialist (H) develops, implements, and manages comprehensive crime prevention and safety programs across multiple sites. This role serves as the principal investigator for security-related incidents, ensuring thorough follow-up and resolution of security breaches. The Specialist collaborates with campus departments and external law enforcement agencies to enhance safety, reduce risk, and promote a secure environment. This position also supports compliance with federal and state reporting requirements and provides training and outreach to the organization’s community.

Core Responsibilities:

• Act as principal investigator and will provide follow-through on security reports that require correction. Investigates security violations, unusual occurrences, property losses, and other incidents.

• Incumbent reports to the Manager of Crime Prevention or in his absence, to AVP, Safety & Security.

• Will be responsible for conducting investigations, including evidence collection and analysis through all Uhealth System (Medical campus and all satellite locations, including Kendall, Lennar, SoleMia, Doral and others)

• Will develop and manage special surveillance of high loss areas when required and take other pro-active steps to reduce loss.

• The incumbent is responsible for enforcement of all security measures, policies and procedures and/or other directives of management.

• Will conduct security investigations; write detailed reports, and follow-through with law enforcement agencies to ensure that all necessary action has been taken, file and maintain all records while maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Assist in preparations and updating comprehensive security orders and procedures applicable to the security program.

• Will specifically look for new and better ways to do things so the department and the University can maximize the efficiency of the security protection program.

• Provides response to all departments for any matter pertaining to security.

• Will consistently demonstrate sound judgment, clear thinking, leadership abilities, self-initiative and ability to handle emergency situations and/or other stressful situations.

• In addition to processing superior reactive skills, incumbent is also expected to have above average pro-active skills and ability to reorganize the potential for future security/safety problems before they occur.

• Is expected to set and work flexible hours to ensure that investigations and other problems are quickly and thoroughly followed through.

• Assists all departments in security matters and provides interface to report and correct security problems.

• Must know University policies and procedures that pertain to all employees and/or that may conflict with investigative techniques and/or outcomes.

• Assists in providing in-service training for other departments and does new employee orientations.

• Maintains strong interface with all departmental administrators and staff to keep them informed on action taken to correct reported security/safety problems and status of others matters pertaining to the efficient operations of the department.

• Stay current with the latest crime trends, prevention technologies, and best practices to ensure the effectiveness of implemented strategies. 

• Maintain accurate and organized records and files

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required

FDLE certification

Minimum 5 year of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and demands.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

• Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

• Valid State of Florida driver’s license

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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