Director, Security Services

The Director of Security will be responsible for providing a wide range of security services to an assigned region. Qualifications Certifications Driver’s License – Illinois Secretary of State, and Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) – within 2 years of hire, or Certified Professional Patient Safety (CPPS) – within 2 years of hire Education Bachelor’s Degree: Related Field Work Experience Security Leadership – 5 years Specialized Knowledge In-depth knowledge of security policies, procedures, and practices. Strong knowledge of the DNV and other regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiar with the management of a department budget Advanced computer skills/familiarity with business software. In-depth knowledge of physical security systems and products Demonstrated experience with the design, implementation, and management of physical security systems. Responsibilities Directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of reporting staff. Hires and develops new employees and conducts performance reviews. Motivate and coach staff to achieve department and organizational goals. Understands, interprets, and enforces new and/or updated local, state, federal security regulations Maintains positive working relations with all outside agencies including local/state police agencies. Oversees the daily activities of the department Develops and implements short and long-term plans designed Achieve department goals and objectives. Implements and evaluates department goal achievement Creates action plans to support the organization’s vision, philosophy, and strategic plan. Collaboration with key stakeholders Apply security strategies consistent with the identification of current security risks and threats Apply security strategies in alignment with regulatory and budgetary requirements. Collaborates with executive security leadership Development and implementation of security and safety policies and procedures. Represents the department by actively participating in entity/regional level committees and community activities. Ensures compliance with security standards and regulatory/accreditation agency requirements. Implements and monitors the security management plan performance at assigned facilities. Applies continuous quality improvement principles to the security function. Provides expertise in healthcare security Support a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and team members. Performs security risk assessments as required at facilities within assigned region. Collaborates with peers to develop and implement policies related to the security function. Ensures that revenue, expenses, contribution margin and FTE’s meet or exceed budget. Prepares and submits budget and related reports. Forecasts and accurately projects expenses. Takes corrective action to address negative variances. Identifies and proposes capital budget items to senior security leadership as appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr