Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition remission
Paid Time Off
competitive salary
Professional development opportunities
Retirement Plan
Job Description
The University of Miami, a prestigious institution located in South Florida, is home to UHealth-University of Miami Health System, the only university-based health system in the region. Known for its groundbreaking research, exceptional medical education provided at the Miller School of Medicine, and leading-edge patient care, the university serves a vast community including South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Its large network of physicians covers over 100 specialties and subspecialties, collectively managing more than one million patient encounters annually. The university's longstanding tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and patient care has earned it worldwide recognition. This commitment to... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- excellent communication skills
- ability to prepare detailed written reports
- ability to exercise good judgment and tact in dealing with diverse populations
- ability to manage and evaluate security and safety operations
- ability to train and mentor personnel
- ability to enforce security policies and procedures
- ability to oversee equipment maintenance
- willingness to work after hours and assume additional responsibilities
- physical ability to carry out patrol duties
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- knowledge of business and management principles
- ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations
- ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan
- ability to effectively plan, delegate and or supervise the work of others
- ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others
- any relevant education, certifications and or work experience may be considered
Job Duties
- Oversees the training of all new hires
- supervises security officers assigned to patrol duties and performs staff inspections
- administers payroll and scheduling for patrol personnel, including performance appraisal of security officers
- maintains and manages performance accountability
- oversees equipment use and maintenance
- enforces all security measures following policies and procedures
- maintains necessary records and strong interface with all departmental supervisors and employees
- reports all security and safety problems to appropriate senior staff
- establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures
- ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures
- provides consistent, comprehensive training for all existing and new Security Officers about patrol duties, procedures handling emergency and non-emergency situations and enforcement of security measures
- completes the Training Manual handbook with every officer in training
- assists with continual development of officers by providing guidance and positive mentorship
- notifies Security Leadership when officers in training are not meeting performance standards
- controls building access, property removal, maintains civil law and order and assists in prevention of damage due to fire, theft, or thoughtless acts
- responsible for protection against unlawful and/or unauthorized entry, loss or damage to buildings and grounds and enforcement of University department policies and procedures
- responds to all building alarm signals and assists in protection of vehicles parked in University parking spaces
- assumes after-hour responsibility for monitoring electrical and utility systems and campus safety problems
- applies consistent good judgment and common sense to assure fair and equal treatment of all individuals
- detects and reports potential and real security and safety problems
- receives and comprehends training on equipment and techniques used by the department
- uses excellent communication skills with staff, students, patients, and the public
- prepares complete and easy to read written reports
- responds and reacts positively to all problems
- assists staff, students, patients, and visitors by providing direction and assistance
- monitors unauthorized individuals and escorts them from premises or calls police
- continually looks for objects, persons, or situations that can interrupt normal business flow
- handles shift schedules including post assignments
- serves as supervisor in charge in the absence of the Shift Supervisor
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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