Lead Safety Security Officer

Full Time

118 Northport Ave.

Service/Maintenance Support

Day Shift

Waldo County General Hospital serves the health needs of area residents through Waldo County General Hospital, Waldo County Medical Partners, five rural health centers, home health and hospice services, public health nursing Penobscot Shores and educational programs.

Waldo County General Hospital is a 25-bed, not-for-profit, critical access, medical and surgical hospital in Belfast, Maine, which has served the health needs of our local residents since 1901. The hospital features an inpatient hospice care suite; a fully-digital radiology and imaging department with in-house CT scanner, MRI unit, nuclear medicine scanner, digital mammography and digital ultrasound; a medical oncology and infusion therapy clinic; a sleep disorders Laboratory; advanced cardiology and pulmonary testing; the Voice and Swallowing Center of Maine; a mobile PET scanner; and a Dialysis Clinic.

Waldo County General Hospital is part of the Coastal Healthcare Alliance and the MaineHealth system.

Position Summary This position consists of 40 hours per week.

The Lead Safety and Security Officer maintains a safe and secure environment by supervising the day-to-day operations in the Safety and Security department, as well as assist the Safety and Security Manager as requested. Performs a variety of safety and security related duties and maintenance for hospital building, grounds and allied facilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1.Education: High school graduate or equivalent is preferred

2.License/Certifications: Valid driver's license. International Association of Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) certified at the Basic Officer level within 1 year of hire.

3.Experience: Experience in hospital safety and security is required.

4.Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) within 1 year of hire.

5.Possess working knowledge of computers

6.Possess writing skills necessary to complete incident, accident and investigative reports as required.