Hospital Security Officer Supervisor (2nd Shift) - North Liberty

University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center North Liberty department of Safety and Security is seeking a Hospital Security Officer Supervisor to provide administrative supervision for hospital security officers, clerks, and temporary staff. This position will collaborate with dispatch, fire safety, nursing services, University police, and all other key stakeholders to enhance safety and security within UI Health Care. This Hospital Security Officer Supervisor will support the Manager to ensure their security staff maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff with the buildings and on the ground of Medical Center North Liberty.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily Safety and Security operations to maintain a safe and secure environment.

• Assist in managing, coordinating, and scheduling the Safety and Security team.

• Assist in hiring, development, and training of new hires.

• Assist in managing the performance and providing support for Safety and Security staff.

• Administratively supervises Hospital Security Officers, Clerks, and temporary staff.

• Assigns work and provide support for Safety and Security staff.

• Clearly communicate expectations and provide direction for your shift.

• Communicate with Security Supervisor and Manager regarding daily operations.

•  Perform and sign performance appraisal for hospital security officers

• Manage the performance of security staff, including coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline.

• Reviews needs for hospital security by patrolling the medical complex.

•  Meeting with representatives of various hospital departments.

• Reading and approving written reports prepared by security officers.

• Reviewing service requests.

• Working with various contractors, and as necessary meeting with representatives from the University Department of Public Safety.

• Approve payroll, time off requests, overtime, and other leaves.

• Prepares various administrative reports including those for payroll, overtime and part-time reports, monthly theft reports, and proposed revisions to general procedure and operations manual.

• Participate in work groups as needed including community service and/or community relations.

• Conducts investigations and writes reports as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: 100%
Hourly: $23.32 to commensurate
Hours: Monday-Friday 3pm-11:30pm, weekend coverage depending on operational needs
Location: Medical Center North Liberty
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

The new University of Iowa Health Care – North Liberty Campus is a 469,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility serving as the home of UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line. It offers coordinated, comprehensive, and accessible care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings.

In addition to world-class orthopedic care, the campus features a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, a retail pharmacy, an emergency department, and a wide range of support services. Every element of the facility is thoughtfully designed to deliver an exceptional experience for patients and staff, support excellence in clinical care, education, and research, and foster meaningful community partnerships.

UI Health Care is building a welcoming, skilled, and collaborative team to help launch this innovative campus and advance our mission: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Minimum Eligibility Requirement:

• Five years’ experience in security or law enforcement work, at least three years of which is at least comparable to the work of the Hospital Security Officer.

• Ability to obtain the Supervisor certification from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 6 months of hire and maintain certification for duration of employment.

Special Qualification:

• Possession of appropriate driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact mcnl-hr@healthcare.uiowa.edu.