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SECURITY CAPTAIN
Job Title: SECURITY CAPTAIN
Job Code: 0841
FLSA: N
Job Level: 10
Revised Date: 02/12/2024
Job Family: JF 20
Occupational Summary
Manage, supervise, and coordinate a variety of security duties associated with Security programming and operations at all Duke Health facilities. This management, supervision, and coordination includes the entirety of Duke Health Security personnel (i.e., Duke Security, Allied Universal Security & Staff-1 personnel). Support Director, Health System Security, with Security programming and operations at all Duke Health facilities.
Work Performed
Supervise security personnel (proprietary and/or contract) and recommend various personnel actions including, but not limited to, disciplinary actions, promotions, transfers, and vacation schedules.
Inform personnel of work priorities and security concerns.
Monitor and evaluate job performance and refer deficiencies for appropriate action.
Analyze data regarding security activities to determine patterns and effectiveness of security activities.
Review work schedules ensuring adequate security coverage for daily security, high priority and VIP details in and around the medical center.
Assure security personnel are properly notified and prepared for situations requiring emergency callback or implementation of the Severe Weather Policy.
Attend meetings and/or briefings as assigned by supervisor.
Maintain a log of activities.
Review and approve, as necessary, FTO manuals and reports written and submitted by security personnel.
Review, as necessary, training logs to assure compliance with annual in- service training by security.
Monitor written communications (DAR's, E-mails, and Reports).
Assist Police Officers when necessary.
Report and control unauthorized or suspicious persons, unsafe conditions or other irregularities.
Perform safety and equipment inspections.
Provide information and assistance to patients, medical center staff, and the general public.
Perform other security-related duties and tasks as directed. Support Director, Health System Security, with Security programming and operations at all Duke Health facilities.
The schedule for this position requires working a flexible schedule, including weekends, to assist in providing mentorship and managerial oversight to Security and Healthcare Facility leadership and staff.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires High School Diploma or GED, and a valid North Carolina Driver's License; Associates or Bachelor's degree in any field preferred.
Experience
Five years of management or supervisory experience required; prior military, law enforcement, public safety or security supervisory experience preferred; experience using personal computers with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Windows applications.
Skills
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
