Director-Safety & Security Services

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides security leadership and oversight working in close coordination with System Director, Environmental Safety, Compliance and Facilities ("System Director") in the development, implementation, evaluation and enforcement of security and safety strategies, programs, policies, and guidelines across the Baptist system. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, identifying and assessing safety, security, and emergency management risks throughout the organization, designing a comprehensive safety program to mitigate such risks and protect the safety and well-being of patients, employees, physicians, visitors, and property. Promotes standardization, as appropriate, through the deployment of defined safety and security policies, protocols, and processes to address safety/security matters, as well as, handle crisis situations should they occur. Serves as a technical advisor relative to compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accrediting organizations. Works collaboratively with various operational leaders, entity security teams and other key stakeholders to drive a culture of security and safety throughout Baptist.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors, and recommends security and safety staffing models, policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, and educational programs working in conjunction with system and entity leadership teams, as well as, the system safety, health and environment work group.
• Designs and delivers security awareness/updates and/or training/education programs to Baptist team members on a scheduled basis, and ensures that all non-employees, consultants and vendors receive the necessary security education during their respective engagements.
• Maintains strong technical knowledge of applicable regulatory standards/requirements ensuring defensible interpretation and application.
• Audits system compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to security and safety within the environment of care and generates recommendations, if needed, based on audit results.
• Researches and analyzes various data sources/analytics, benchmarks, and trends to shape security and safety strategies working closely with System Director. Evaluates "best security and safety practices" to strengthen program and educational initiatives, address operational issues, and maintain legal compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Utilizes defined tools, metrics, and key indicators to gauge organizational security and safety program performance and regularly reports findings to key leaders.
• Provides leadership and guidance, as needed, to drive changes in systems integration, process improvement, standardization, and/or cost reductions or synergies associated with specified safety measures.
• Monitors the system-wide security and safety surveillance program to identify and anticipate potential hazards; identifies risks and/or compliance issues and works with the system safety, health and environment work group and/or other key stakeholders to appropriately address and mitigate risks.
• Serves as a subject matter expert regarding security and safety management issues and provides guidance relative to investigative tactics and/or corrective actions, as needed.
• Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Experience

Minimum Required: 7 years progressive, out-come oriented leadership experience in security and/or law enforcement.

Preferred/Desired: 3 years of security experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Criminal Law, or related field and/or graduate from an accredited law enforcement academy.

Preferred/Desired: Master's Degree preferred.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Knowledge of federal, state and local standards and codes related to security as well as OSHA, Joint Commission, NFPA, NRC and ADA regulations, requirements and legislation.
• Ability to implement tools, key metrics, and analytics to measure and report program effectiveness with strategic organizational outcomes.
• Solid knowledge and familiarity of security systems to include access control, video management systems, cameras, rounding systems, etc.
• Successful experience in project management and/or leading teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and facilitation skills. Ability to foster internal/external partnerships and/or lead others through open communication, collaboration, and teamwork.

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label: Sedentary

Short Description: Very light energy level

Full Description: Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Label: Light

Short Description: Moderate energy level

Full Description: Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Label: Medium

Short Description: High energy level

Full Description: Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Label: Heavy

Short Description: Very high energy level

Full Description: Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.