Lead Security Officer

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility Information Facility: Bismarck Med Ctr Location: Bismarck, ND Address: 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $21.00 - $33.00 Department Details This position is a resource to staff and seen as the go to for the team while on shift. The schedule for this role is working a Wednesday to Wednesday schedule 1pm to 7pm on Wed then 7am to 7pm Thurs through Tuesday and 7am to 1pm on Wednesday. Job Summary Enforces the organization’s policies and procedures with all patients/residents, visitors and staff. Patrols and secures facility buildings and grounds as assigned. Monitors conduct of visitors on premises and confronts unauthorized persons for questioning. Reports safety, fire hazards or security violations. Responds to all requests for assistance from employees and visitors. Assists with any and all situation; i.e., problem-solving with positive outcomes. May escort personnel to and from parking areas as requested. Maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities. Ability to work with all age groups. Must be able to prioritize calls for service in order of urgency based on safety needs. Security officers are expected to work in highly stressful situations in which they are to de‑escalate the situation as soon as possible. All security officers are required to maintain awareness of local laws which affect the way individuals conduct themselves on private property. The necessary skills that are required involve the following: communicate effectively with all customers, ability to write professional reports, demonstrate the physical ability to perform basic security officers functions as trained. This position may have access to areas where medications are stored in order to perform their specific job related functions. Serves as a resource for questions and concerns and oversees day to day activities. Effectively prioritizes, follow‑up skills and the ability to escalate issues when necessary. Demonstrates leadership qualities: intelligence, persistence, integrity, and confidence. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. College or vocational education is preferred. Prior experience healthcare security, contract security and/or law enforcement is highly preferred. May require a current valid driver's license with Sanford insurability dependent upon region. Advanced certification by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety required within one year of hire. Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0254479 Job Function: Public Safety Featured: No #J-18808-Ljbffr