Admin Director - Department of Public Safety

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston seeks an Administrative Director of Public Safety to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all public safety, security, access control, and parking functions across the organization.

You will develop and implement comprehensive security strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, manage enterprise security programs, and partner with clinical teams, law enforcement, and emergency management to balance safety and patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Criminal Justice or related healthcare area.
• Ten years in security or healthcare related field.
• Seven years in Healthcare Security Management.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all public safety, security, access control and parking operations.
• Develop and implement comprehensive healthcare security strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership, law enforcement, emergency management and clinical teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Writing and correspondence

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Criminal Justice or related healthcare area

Tools

MS Word

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary: Administrative Director, Deptartment of Public Safety

The Administrative Director of Public Safety provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all public safety, security, access control, and parking, functions across Harris Health. This role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies that protect patients, visitors, staff, physicians, facilities, and critical infrastructure while supporting the organization's mission of delivering safe, high-quality healthcare services.

The Administrative Director serves as the organization's subject matter expert in healthcare security, applying extensive law enforcement, security management, and healthcare operations experience to address complex safety challenges, including workplace violence prevention, behavioral health patient management, de-escalation strategies, threat assessment, and protection of vulnerable populations. The position ensures compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements; promotes industry best practices; and leads initiatives designed to reduce risk, enhance organizational resilience, and strengthen the overall safety culture.

The Administrative Director provides leadership for enterprise-wide security programs, technology systems, investigations, emergency response, and access management operations. The role collaborates closely with executive leadership, clinical teams, law enforcement agencies, emergency management partners, and community stakeholders to develop proactive security solutions that balance safety, patient experience, and operational efficiency.

Through innovative leadership, data-driven decision-making, and expertise in security industry standards, healthcare regulations, and protective services, the Administrative Director ensures the organization is prepared to prevent, respond to, and recover from safety and security threats while maintaining a safe environment for care, healing, and business operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees: Bachelor's degree in business, Criminal Justice or related healthcare area

Work Experience: Ten (10) years in security or healthcare related field

Management Experience: Seven (7) years in Healthcare Security Management

Communication Skills

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)

Writing /Correspondence

Writing /Reports

Proficiencies: MS Word, P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics

Work Schedule: Flexible