Director Security – East Region

Job Qualifications

Plans and directs the Security Program and the activities of staff and contracted resources at a Hospital Region in alignment with the organization-wide vision set by executive leadership. Develops, implements, and manages the strategic and tactical planning for the location’s security services. Ensures alignment of security services with the business objectives of the hospitals supported. Ensures all security service delivery and actions comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Represents security on relevant Threat Assessment Teams, committees, and working groups. 

Works collaboratively with the Texas Health Chief of Police to ensure uniformed police and security officers supporting the hospitals in the region perform effectively, are properly deployed, and meet the needs of the hospital constituents. In coordination with the Chief of Police, develops business plans for and maintains public relations with municipal authorities, local public safety departments, high-level law enforcement, and intelligence and private sector counterparts. Works with the Chief of Police to direct the relationships with on-site law enforcement officers, contracted off-duty law enforcement officers, and patient monitoring officers. Coordinates any on-site activity of the Secret Service, FBI, and other federal agencies as needed. Briefs senior leadership on the status of security issues. 

Develops and implements policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting the following from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, tampering, sabotage, or loss:
Intellectual property.
Assets.
Personnel.
Property.
Facilities.

Operations or material. 

Develops and manages business critical projects and programs with significant financial, reputational and/or legal impact. Develops and documents standards for measuring efficiency and effectiveness of security operations. Plans, develops, and implements procedures to obtain, maintain, secure, analyze, account for, and provide information from assessment reports. Manages complex security improvement projects across business units.

Manages the activities and provides leadership direction to the professional, technical and support staff within the group. In collaboration with HR, directs, leads, and coordinates security investigations, including, but not limited to, employee behaviors/actions, public safety, and drug theft. Appropriately informs the VP Police and Security Services of the status of security investigations and effectively collaborates with Legal, Compliance, and the Texas Health Chief of Police as necessary. Conducts risk assessments and ensures ongoing monitoring of community activity. 

Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
And
Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security, or relevant field 4 Years Relevant work experience in lieu of a degree Required

Experience
8 Years to include 5 years of progressive leadership experience and 3 years of Healthcare Security and/or Corporate Security experience with a Bachelors degree Required
or
12 Years to include 5 years of progressive leadership experience and 3 years of Healthcare Security and/or Corporate Security experience without a Bachelors degree Required
Managerial Experience Strongly Preferred
Healthcare Security Experience is a Plus

Licenses and Certifications
DL – Drivers License Upon Hire Required
And
CHSS – Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor IAHSS with in 18 Months of hire Preferred
And
Other ASIS – Certified Protection Professional with in 18 Months of hire Preferred

Skills
Working knowledge of industry standards, or the ability to learn them, in areas including, but not limited to:
State and federal criminal and civil codes
IAHSS
TJC
CMS/Medicare
 OSHA
 The State of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
The Texas Department of Public Safety.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain excellent communications with leaders, clinical, and administrative staff.
Manage outcomes through others, including staff who are not direct reports.
Exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion.
Give oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
Develop written material that is clear, concise, and effectively communicates the intended purpose.
Gain the cooperation of individuals/departments in sensitive or emotional situations.
Deal with ambiguity.
Plan (e.g., set objectives and goals, adjust for necessary change, evaluate results, etc.).
Think strategically.
Be patient, member, and customer focused.
Build consensus among individuals and work groups.
Research, collect, maintain, and analyze data.
Analyze and develop creative and workable solutions to risk-related business situations.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Be flexible in duties and work hours.
Operate standard office equipment and software.

Why Texas Health? 

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

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