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Ascension

Lead-Security Officer

milwaukee, WI

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Schedule: Full-time / 6:30A - 2:30P / 5-days one week and 5-days the other week, including every other weekend. Must work 4 Holidays out the year.

Hospital: Columbia St. Mary's

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Details

Department: Security

Schedule: Full-time / 6:30A - 2:30P / 5-days one week and 5-days the other week, including every other weekend. Must work 4 Holidays out the year.

Hospital: Columbia St. Mary's

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

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 Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Wisconsin Concealed Weapons License (CCW) to be obtained within 90 days (3 months) of hire date or job transfer date required.

One Or More Of The Following Is Preferred

BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Law Enforcement.

Management of Aggressive Behavior credentialed from the Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International, Inc.

Security Professional.

Security Guard specializing in Healthcare.

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.

Additional Preferences

Lead Officer - Must have great customer service skills, leads by example and able to oversee shifts and scheduling.

Prior Leadership Experience Preferred.

Computer experience required and security experience preferred.

Able to multi-task in the dispatch center.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

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.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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milwaukee, WI, 53244, US

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