Site Supervisor, Security Services 2nd Shift

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The  Site Supervisor reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The  Site Supervisor is responsible with the daily operations of a specifically assigned hospital site and/or Shift of the Security Services Department. Supports and advises the Program Manager, Security Services for the region on operational tasks. Supervises security operations and systems for their assigned hospital and or shift and off-site locations.  Accountable for campus security strategies, emergency preparedness and response, oversight for their hospital Security Services team, maintaining hospital security systems, partners with outside law enforcement agencies, and collaborates with various NM leaders to cultivate a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Responsbiliites:

• Responsible for communicating regularly with Security Services leadership, including other Security Supervisors, Program Managers, Manager, and Director regarding departmental needs.
• Responsible for the dissemination of information to assigned subordinate Security Supervisors (I and II) and Security Officers (I and II).
• Assists in identifying opportunities for improvement regarding Security Services issues at their site.
• Responsible for seeking and relaying feedback from the team on departmental feedback and improvements.
• Oversee the general security monitoring, providing recommendations to ensure compliance with NM and Security Services policies as needed.
• Provide operational oversight of site-specific camera and access control systems.
• Maintain personal knowledge of industry standards and technology trends in healthcare security.
• Responsible for overseeing successful completion of the site’s records, including but not limited to: incident reports, retained video files, and all other departmental files and records.
• Develop core of competencies for Resource Coordinators and Security Officers for all shifts as it relates to the dynamic accredited healthcare environment.
• Ensure Security Services employee personnel file documentation is up-to-date at all times.
• Ensure all site Security Officers have required training completed, assist in the correction of Deficiencies, and the ramifications of falling out of compliance as necessary.
• Responsible for collaborating with other site leaders to ensure a safe environment.
• Responsible for deploying and utilizing appropriate Security Services resources at their site and other sites within the system as directed.
• Act as primary contact for departmental reference for their site’s Security Officers.
• Assist Regional Security Services Operations Manager with insight to employee action.
• Oversee activities of their site’s Resource Coordinators and report the status of projects to the departmental leadership.
• Perform assigned supervisory function to ensure delivery of quality service, maintain employee morale, and identify potential liabilities.
• Assist in the rollout and education of new processes in a positive manner, along with the development of site and building specific security procedures and policies
• Conduct ongoing inspections of staff including uniforms, documentation, and job knowledge.
• Oversee schedule, professional conduct, documentation and review all Security Services related drills.
• Conduct regular rounds to ensure relationships with Security Services staff and customers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, such as department Managers and Directors.
• Responsible for audits and metrics to include, but not limited to: Security Performance and Key Performance Indicators to assist with Security Services policy and procedure compliance.
• Assist the Regional Security Operations Manager with coaching and corrective action for staff.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Investigate all reported occurrences from staff or incident reports and ensure