Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $71,674.03
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
FSA/HSA options
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
caregiver leave
career advancement
Tuition Reimbursement
certification reimbursement
Well-being programs
Employee Discounts
on-demand pay
Financial education
Job Description
Mercy Health is a well-established healthcare system serving multiple locations including Rockford, IL, Freeport, IL, and Crystal Lake, IL. The organization is committed to providing high-quality health services and maintaining a secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Mercy Health fosters a collaborative culture where leadership and teamwork contribute to operational excellence and patient safety. Their focus on continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory standards ensures that the organization remains at the forefront of healthcare safety and security. The system covers a wide geographical area ensuring a comprehensive healthcare security approach across its facilities. Mercy Health values its employees as... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Five or more years of security experience preferably in healthcare
- Knowledge of The Joint Commission Hospital National Performance Goals preferred
- Familiarity with NFPA Life Safety 101 and related codes preferred
- Minimum three years supervisory experience
- Completion of IAHSS Advanced Security Officer Course or certification within 180 days
- Willingness to travel within Mercy Health system
- Must maintain required licensures and certifications
- Ability to communicate effectively with law enforcement and internal teams
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Five or more years of security experience preferably in healthcare
- Knowledge of The Joint Commission Hospital National Performance Goals preferred
- Familiarity with NFPA Life Safety 101 and related codes preferred
- Minimum three years supervisory experience required
- Alternative educational backgrounds with significant experience may be considered
- Completion of IAHSS Advanced Security Officer Course or certification within 180 days
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
- Experience conducting security training and incident investigations
- Proficiency with security technology systems such as access control and video surveillance
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and Joint Commission standards
Job Duties
- Manage and plan day to day operations of the Security department
- Develop security programs to address ongoing challenges in healthcare security
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with law enforcement agencies, administration, risk management, and clinical care teams
- Train, validate skills, monitor, report, and supervise security officers to minimize safety risks
- Manage technology systems including key control, access control systems, and video surveillance
- Conduct and direct investigations of security-related incidents
- Perform performance reviews and provide coaching for security and valet staff
- Develop and implement security operational procedures such as security awareness, traffic control, physical property security, and active assailant response
- Collaborate with leadership and other departments to establish policies and coordinate safety programs
- Maintain proficiency with OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission standards, and other regulatory requirements
- Conduct proactive and reactive security assessments and report findings
- Monitor and trend security incidents and implement performance improvement activities
- Participate in facility Safety Committee and other assigned committees
- Conduct security training as requested
- Travel within Mercy Health system to support security operations
- Collaborate with FMES departments for task consistency and teamwork
- Manage budget goals, control expenses, and allocate resources effectively
- Develop leadership strategies to guide team towards achieving objectives
- Establish and meet departmental performance improvement goals
- Conduct timely, effective performance appraisals and provide feedback
- Maintain technical knowledge, trends, and regulatory compliance
- Pursue professional growth opportunities
- Maintain required licensures and certifications
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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