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Children's Health

Security - Crime Prevention Sr Specialist

Children's Health, Dallas, TX


Job Title & Specialty Area: Crime Prevention

Department: Security

Location: Hospital B, may need to travel to other Children's Health sites for training, etc

Shift: M-F 8-5, require flexibility for training, etc

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
The Crime Prevention Coordinator provides prevention activities, education, training, interpreting crime trends statistics, develops, and oversees the delivery of the security support programs. Programs include, weapons detections, investigations, education, crisis intervention teams, and advanced analytics. The Crime Prevention Coordinator develops strategies to further the goals of the physical security program through security support programs. The Crime Prevention Coordinator deploys countermeasures, investigates and educates workplace violence programs to staff members. The Crime Prevention Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development of a crime prevention programs for individual departments, as well as the entire system to ensure adequate security measures are in place.

Responsibilities:
* Provides training and refresher knowledge to create a culture of nonviolence, assessing and mitigating Workplace Violence (WPV) risk factors, assigning in workplace violence prevention programs, continuously train and staff on WPV mitigation.
* Under the direction and in collaboration with the Security leadership, oversees the design and implementations of security training courses to include classroom, self-studies, computer-based, and web-based training as appropriate.
* Monitors the training program to ensure security staff competency in all aspects of training, including attendance records, measured performance of security staff during training and the effectiveness of the training.
* Provides reports to security leadership on training conducted, performance of personnel, and effectiveness of training. Offers recommendations for improving the training curriculum.
* In collaboration with security leadership, evaluates the performance of security staff in the field as it relates to the adherence to training protocols and department policies and procedures during real world situations.
* In collaboration with security leadership, oversee programs and staff to include weapons detections, investigations, education, crisis intervention teams, and advanced analytics. The Crime Prevention Coordinator develops strategies to further the goals of the physical security program through security support programs.
* In collaboration with security leadership, conducts investigations regarding incidents occurring on Children's property and reviewing the results of these investigations with appropriate department heads, while working closely with human recourses, compliance and legal.
* As directed by security leadership, reviews use of force incidents to ensure consistency with policy, procedures, and department training.
* Conducts training needs assessments through review and analysis of training programs, assessment of the security operation, and interviews with stakeholders.
* Monitors the threat environment, developments in training delivery, and research regarding adult training programs to identify strategies for maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of the security training program.
* Contribute to the review, maintenance, and updating of department policies and procedures.
* Participates in the hiring and onboarding for new security department personnel.
* Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to Children's Health policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
* Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 5 years related experience (i.e. Customer service, healthcare, hospitality, security, law enforcement or military.) Required
* At least 1 year in staff development, training, and/or teaching experience. Required
* At least 1 year Law Enforcement, Adult Education/Police Instructor, Crime/Data Analytics, Justice Information Systems or Learning Management Systems. Required

EDUCATION
* Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Criminal Justice, Sociology, Criminology, Police Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Art History, Humanities or related field. Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Private Security Bureau Registration Commissioned Security Officer training and certification within 6 months of employment. Required
* Valid, current Texas Department of Public Safety Driver's License upon employment Required
* HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) training and renewed according to standard 60 Days, Required
* International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Basic level Certification 180 Days Required
* International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Advanced level Certification 180 Days Required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:
• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.