Director Public Safety

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Director of Public Safety to lead security, emergency preparedness, telecommunications, and parking services across Shore Regional Health facilities. Responsibilities include liaison with law enforcement, regulatory compliance, and risk management to protect patients, staff, and assets.

Required are a Bachelor's degree (or substitute with 4 years experience), 7 years in security with 5 years in supervision, and completion of a crisis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, four years of related experience may substitute for the degree.
• Seven years of security experience with leadership exposure.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• De-escalation course on crisis intervention completed within 90 days of starting.
• Valid driver's license required for hires on or after July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive security and emergency preparedness strategy.
• Serve as liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Provide security training and certification programs in compliance with regulations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA, IAHSS, and ASIS.
• Oversee access control, ID badges, and security infrastructure.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for security and parking.
• Assess effectiveness of programs via metrics, finance, and feedback.
• Conduct investigations related to crimes and workplace violence collaboration.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Implement and maintain surveillance and security technology.

Skills

Security management

Emergency preparedness

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Leadership

Investigations

Risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Training programs

Security technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Surveillance systems

Alarm systems

Access control platforms

Job description

Job Requirements Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, the Director of Public Safety is responsible for the strategic development and management of all security, emergency preparedness, telecommunications, and valet services across Shore Regional Health's facilities. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, aligns security initiatives with institutional goals, and implements risk mitigation strategies to protect patients, visitors, staff, and assets. The Director will foster collaboration with internal stakeholders and external law enforcement agencies to enhance the safety and security of all facilities.

1. Develop and lead a comprehensive security and emergency preparedness strategy that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of Shore Regional Health (SRH) and the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS).
2. Serve as the primary liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, ensuring effective coordination of security and emergency preparedness efforts.
3. Provide security training and certification programs in compliance with Maryland State legislation, including Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and Guard Card training.
4. Ensure adherence to all regulatory compliance requirements, including CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA, IAHSS, and ASIS, while implementing risk management protocols.
5. Oversee access control measures, including ID badging, keying systems, and security infrastructure to ensure patient, employee, and visitor safety.
6. Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for security, emergency preparedness, and parking services, identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
7. Continuously assess the effectiveness of security, emergency preparedness, telecommunications, and parking programs through performance metrics, financial results, and customer feedback.
8. Conduct investigatory services related to criminal activity and workplace violence incidents in collaboration with Human Resources and law enforcement agencies.
9. Perform environmental and security risk assessments, developing response plans to mitigate identified threats.
10. Implement and maintain security technology, including surveillance systems, access control platforms, and alarm systems to enhance safety measures.

Work Experience Education & Experience - Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field. Four (4) years of related work experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Seven (7) years security experience.
• Five (5) years supervisor experience
• Completion of an approved de-escalation course on crisis intervention required within 90 days from starting in position.
• Valid driver's license is required for all individuals hired into this role on or after July 1, 2026

Work Experience Education & Experience - Preferred

• Master's degree in related field
• Heart Saver, CPR, Stop the Bleed and/or Narcan training
• Hospital or healthcare security experience
• Certification in healthcare security (i.e., Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA), Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO)) or other related security certifications.