Director of Security & Safety

Aston Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Health is seeking a qualified security professional to manage the facility's protection program and maintain a safe environment for patient care.

You will enforce safety and security policies, monitor access and CCTV, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with local authorities. This role requires strong experience in safety/security operations, valid credentials, and a commitment to professional presentation and continuous improvement of security processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and security operations.
• Five years of safety/security experience required.
• Security Guard License highly preferred.
• Advanced training or certification in safety and security preferred.
• Valid driver's license without violations meeting insurance carrier criteria.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, revises, maintains, and implements the organization's fire, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Oversees parking operations, including issuing parking decals, permits, and citations.
• Conducts inspections to identify fire, safety, and security risks; recommends and implements solutions.
• Conducts risk management audits and asset loss investigations.
• Coordinates with local law enforcement and safety staff as required to support and/or conduct investigations and prosecutions.
• Adheres to established procedures and practices regarding the facility's identification badge system for visitors and employees.
• Responds to emergencies as needed (i.e., fire, disasters).
• Performs regular package/briefcase checks on all employees.
• Performs access control duties for facility, understands and operates wander guard system.
• Prepares and maintains various logs and reports.
• Recognizes, monitors, and reports conditions which may be safe, unsafe, or insecure.
• Monitors the closed-circuit television system and responds to security alarm conditions.
• Must always be in proper uniform and present a professional image.
• Reports unsafe/hazardous conditions observed to the Administrator.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and an ability to work with the age of the population to whom services are provided (IND123).
• Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process.

Skills

Fire prevention

Safety operations

Security operations

Patrol / Surveillance

Access control

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Security Guard License

Fire and Emergency Drill Conduct For City Wide Certification

Job description

OVERVIEW

Responsible for facility’s protection program and provides a safe and secure environment conducive to quality patient care. Enforces all established facility Safety and Security Department policies and procedures related to the protection program concerned with physical and procedural security designed to safeguard personnel, prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, materials and documents and safeguards them against theft and damage.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews, revises, maintains, and implements the organization's fire prevention, safety, and security policies and procedures
• Oversees parking operations, including issuing parking decals, permits, and citations
• Conducts inspections to identify fire, safety, and security risks; recommends and implements solutions
• Conducts risk management audits and asset loss investigations
• Coordinates with local law enforcement and safety staff as required to support and/or conduct investigations and prosecutions
• Adheres to established procedures and practices regarding the facility's identification badge system for visitors and employees
• Responds to emergencies as needed (i.e., fire, disasters)
• Performs regular package/briefcase checks on all employees
• Performs access control duties for facility, understands and operates wander guard system.
• Prepares and maintains various logs and reports
• Recognizes, monitors, and reports conditions which may be safe, unsafe, or insecure
• Monitors the closed-circuit television system and responds to security alarm conditions
• Must always be in proper uniform and present a professional image
• Reports unsafe/hazardous conditions observed to the Administrator
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and an ability to work with the age of the population to whom services are provided (IND123)
• Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and security operations.
• Security Guard License highly preferred
• Fire and Emergency Drill Conduct For City Wide Certification
• At least five years of safety/security experience required
• Advanced training or certification in safety and security preferred
• Valid driver's license without violations meeting insurance carrier criteria

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position supervises the safety and security department