Manager, Public Safety

Manager, Public Safety

St. Tammany Health System

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Work Shift: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm | On-Call 24/7 for Emergencies As Needed

The Manager of Public Safety is a non-uniformed armed position that manages the day-to-day operations of the Public Safety Department which includes campus parking operations. The Manager reports to and assists the Director of Public Safety with all department related responsibilities and with implementation of the security management plan. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, investigations, staff scheduling, assisting the Director with the department budget, development of subordinate supervisors and officers including annual evaluations, oversight of related technology projects and all facets of reporting functions (creating, reviewing, and approving).

Hires, recruits and trains new officers and ensures safe and proper staffing levels are maintained. Provides recommendations to the Director regarding the security management plan. Responds to all emergency situations and alerts and collaborates with local authorities when required. Enforces and follows St. Tammany Health System policies and procedures. Reviews security reports and takes measures to proactively prevent security occurrences. Collaborates with leaders across the organization to ensure proper delivery of security services.

Responsible for compliance with The Joint Commission Standards related to the security management program. Will act as the Director in the absence of the Director of Public Safety.

• Investigations
• Staff scheduling
• Assisting with department budget
• Development of subordinate supervisors and officers including annual evaluations
• Oversight of related technology projects
• Reporting functions (creating, reviewing, and approving)
• Hiring, recruiting, and training new officers
• Responding to emergency situations and coordinating with local authorities
• Enforcing system policies and procedures
• Reviewing security reports and taking preventative measures
• Collaborating with leaders across the organization for security services delivery
• Compliance with Joint Commission Standards related to security management program
• Acting as Director of Public Safety in absence of the Director

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and follow written or oral instructions
• 10+ years of security-related experience
• 7+ years of supervisory experience (preferably in a healthcare setting)
• IAHSS Supervisor Certification within the first year of employment for external candidates and within three (3) months of promotion for internal hires
• Ability to pass all prerequisites to carry and operate a company-issued firearm
• No felony convictions
• Successful completion of psychological testing, firearm training, written tests, and firing range qualification at time of conditional offer
• Annual firearms recertification
• Willingness to be on call 24/7 and to respond to after-hours emergencies
• Valid and current state-issued driver's license
• Proof of automobile insurance meeting state liability limits
• Pass criminal and driving record background checks prior to hiring and annually thereafter

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or business administration (strongly preferred)
• Prior experience in law enforcement, military or corrections (highly desired)
• Prior healthcare security experience (strongly preferred)

• Good physical health
• Standing, sitting, or walking for long periods
• Lifting at least 100 pounds
• Constant (67%-100%) talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling/feeling
• Occasionally (1%-33%) lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, crawling

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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