Dispatcher-Safety and Security at Ascension

Wichita, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Monitoring, Communication, Coordination, Dispatching, Surveillance, Team Leadership, Hiring, Training, Supervision, Performance Appraisals

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Details Department: Security Schedule: PRN, Variable shifts and hours including weekends and holidays Hospital: Ascension Via Christi St Francis Location: Wichita, KS Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. Benefits Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Monitor and communicate need for security services throughout assigned area(s). Manage and respond to calls and/or alarms and initiates immediate response. Coordinate and/or dispatch staff in response to requests for service. Retrieve recorded documentation as required. Monitor the activities of persons on the premises by way of surveillance systems and communications. Initiate communication with team leader/manager when additional staffing support is necessary and assists with resolution of those issues. May be responsible and accountable for hiring, training, supervision and performance appraisals of security shift employees. Requirements Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Additional Preferences Security, Law Enforcement, or Military experience preferred. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify Statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Responsibilities

The dispatcher is responsible for monitoring security services and responding to calls and alarms. They coordinate staff responses and manage surveillance activities.