Director of Security

Eagleville Hospital; Eagleville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagleville Hospital is seeking a Director of Security to lead and direct the campus Security Program. The role focuses on ongoing risk assessment, staff training, and policy development to ensure safety of patients, staff, and property.

You will oversee surveillance operations, incident response, and coordination with local law enforcement, while maintaining security logs and disaster preparedness plans. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field is required.
• 5-7 years security or law enforcement experience is preferred.
• 2-4 years experience with psychiatric, substance use and co-occurring patients; ability to engage staff and manage difficult situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Safety/Security Program for Eagleville Hospital.
• Assess campus risk and provide staff training in safety/security.
• Instruct staff in search methods and protocols and manage security staffing.
• Maintain records for the automated security system and use it as a management tool.
• Develop, write, and update security policies and procedures annually.
• Lead security patrols, monitor alarms, and coordinate with police when needed.
• Assist in disaster/crisis preparedness planning and response.
• Provide support to nursing leadership during shifts and handle patient disturbances.
• Oversee removal of patients for violations with Parole Officers as required.
• Prepare security reports and conduct follow-up investigations of incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Security management

Risk assessment

Incident response

Staff training

Surveillance

Communication

Disaster preparedness

Police liaison

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Video surveillance

ECS radio system

Security logs

Job description

The Director of Security develops and directs Eagleville Hospital’s Security Program. Provides an ongoing assessment of its effectiveness. Determines areas of risk and provide training in safety/security to staff, and contracts staff as needed.Qualifications and CompetenciesDevelop and implement Safety/Security ProgramDetermine and mitigate areas of risk on campus.Instructs staff in search methods and protocols.Provide training for new hires.Make suggestions/recommendations to supervisor and/or administrative team to improve safety and security on campus.Assist in the placement, implementation, administration and training of automated security system.Maintain records for automated system and utilizes as management tool.Responsible for development and writing of new security related policies and procedures and for annual review, and update of all security related policies and procedures.Protect and safeguard Hospital / client / staff belongings / property.Continuously seek improvements in safety/security program and methods.Ensure safety and security by maintaining security logs, monitoring alarms and security personnel.Provide support and assistance to nursing supervisor on scheduled shiftAssist with management of patient disturbancesWorks closely with the Director of Operations to create disaster/and or crisis preparedness plans.Assist Police Officers when they are called to campus.Oversee Parole Officer’s removal of patients for violation.Responsible for providing assistance to help staff improve performance and for requesting replacement staff if performance is problematic.Manage schedule of security staff assuring coverage for PTO days, and sick callsCommunicationComplete incident reports for safety security related incidents.Provide expertise in all campus / staff / patient concerns related to safety and securityMaintain order within the facility and enforce hospital rules and regulations.Make suggestions/recommendations to supervisor and/or administrative team to improve safety and security on campus.Maintain order within the facility and enforce hospital rules and regulations.Conduct security patrols throughout campus.Proficient in video surveillance and reviewing of recorded tapes, when required.Skilled and timely use of radio or telephone communication to police, fire or emergency agencies as the situation dictates.Proficient in the use of ECS radio system and telephone communication.Assist with follow up investigation of safety / security incidents, as requested.Performs periodic and random security inspections and prepares security reports, as necessary.Educational RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related fieldQualifications5-7 years security or law enforcement experience2-4 years experience with psychiatric, substance use and co-occurring patients; ability to engage and interact well with both patients and staff; ability to take charge in difficult situations, and robust leadership skills. Good decision-making skills and strong oral and written communication skills.Physical RequirementsOccasional heavy lifting to assist in moving or restraining patients (approx. 100-350 lbs.). Medium lifting of 25-75 lbs. required on a regular basis to assist with transporting items: e.g., patient belongings, supplies and equipment.Extensive walking and standing; good oral and written communication skills.