Director of Security

Samhsa; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers seeks a Director of Security to oversee Security Management, Emergency Management, Buildings/Grounds and Transportation programs. You will ensure safe operations for staff, patients and visitors and coordinate security across the hospital.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3–5 years of security experience, and NYS Armed Security Guard and full carry firearm licenses. Strong leadership and crisis-response skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience.
• 3–5 years of security experience or related field.
• Licenses: NYS Armed Security Guard and NYS unrestricted (full carry) firearm license.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategies and assist in development of programs and training for personal protection, workplace violence, loss prevention and emergency management.
• Provide support to staff, visitors and patients on security matters.
• Deal with crisis situations and coordinate appropriate response actions.
• Coordinate with local fire, police and regulatory agencies.
• Educate and train security staff through orientation and ongoing sessions.
• Lead or assist during hospital security incident responses.
• Interview and hire prospective security staff; liaise with HR on disciplinary actions.
• Review security policies and ensure compliance with federal/state standards.

Skills

Crisis response

Staff support

Interagency coordination

Training delivery

Hiring liaison

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Emergency management tools

Job description

The Director of Security is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Security Management, Emergency Management, Buildings/Grounds and Transportation programs for Saint Joseph’s Medical Center. As a member of the management and support services team, overseeing internal and external security functions for SJMC.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify strategies and assist in the development and implementation of programs and training that focuses on personal protection, workplace violence, loss prevention, customer service, crime awareness/prevention and emergency management and disaster recovery.
• Provide support, resources and assistance to staff, visitors and patients on matters involving security.
• Deal appropriately with crisis situations and coordinate appropriate response actions.
• Work closely with external agencies such as local fire, police, and other regulatory agencies that support the needs of the security department and hospital.
• Provide education and in-house training for security staff members through orientation and ongoing informational sessions.
• Lead or assist team members during incident responses to security incidents within the hospital.
• Interview and hire prospective new employees and work closely with Administration and Human Resources regarding disciplinary actions for both union and non-union employees.
• Review and recommend possible upgrades to physical security devices.
• Reviews all security related policies and procedures for compliance with current federal and state standards and regulations and develops new policies or revisions as necessary.
• Advises and consults with other department heads on ways and means to reduce or prevent thefts and property loss incidents using security measures and tools available.

Qualifications/Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience. Criminal Justice Major preferred
• 3-5 years appropriate previous experience

License Requirements

• Valid NYS Armed Security Guard License
• Valid NYS unrestricted (full carry) firearm license