Lead-Security Officer

Security Team Leader

Serve as team leader for assigned security officers to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors. Participate in the process of monitoring, guiding and evaluating staff performance. Contribute to efficient operations by assisting with coordinating activities, prioritizing workflow and promoting decision-making and problem solving. Perform the duties of a security officer. Model and promote teamwork and cooperation amongst staff. Review staff reports for accuracy, clarity and completeness. Investigate, document, and manage security incidents and hazards. Address escalated or unresolved issues. Assist the Security Manager with shift staffing, organizational planning, budget preparation, staff development, and Committee Chair responsibilities. Operate vehicle in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents and traffic or parking violations. Provide for traffic and parking enforcement within campus area and participates in foot and vehicle patrols.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration : Drivers License credentialed from the Tennessee Bureau of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted preferred. Security Guard credentialed from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance preferred. Education : High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree / Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.