Director Safety Security

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Position Summary:

Directs the design, development and coordination of activities of the Security staff in protecting the safety and security of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. Develops and implements the Security Management Plan and manages and coordinates responses to critical incidents. Reviews and addresses identified actual and potential security breaches. Designs and conducts security awareness programs.

• Directs the daily activities of the security department and emergency management functions. Prepares disseminates and follows up on security assessments / HVAs.
• Monitors existing security systems and technologies for possible security leaks or fraud. Responsible for the development and monitoring of physical and electronic measures.
• Designs and conducts security awareness and emergency preparedness training programs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the Security and Emergency Management programs and develops and implements the Security Management Plan and Emergency Management Plan.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Criminal Justice Safety Administration Emergency Management or a combination of education and/or job related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience managing a Security Safety and Emergency Program; two (2) of which must have been in a healthcare organization. Two (2) years of active participation in a healthcare/community-based emergency management program.

Licensure:

• Current drivers license. Security Guard.

• Knowledge of Life Safety, TJC, CMS, and OSHA regulations and standards.  Knowledge of Hazmat WMD and decontamination for healthcare.  Workplace violence training within 6 months of employment. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant ICS 100HC, 700 & 800 courses or state equivalent.  CPR, BLS and Heart Association (HA) certification within 90 of employment.

Salary : $45 - $58