Director Public Safety

CA_SAMC Saint Agnes Medical Center; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno seeks a Director of Security to lead security, safety and emergency management across SAMC and its off-site locations. You will enforce regular inspections, patrol grounds, respond to safety concerns, and develop policies for safety and regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the VP Operations and requires a Bachelor's degree, 10 years in security management, and certifications such as IAHSS with CPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Safety, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Security Management or Police Science.
• Ten (10) years of Security management experience is required.
• IAHSS certification as Supervisor or CHPA within 12 months from date of hire is required.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
• Valid California Driver's License and good driving record; out-of-state candidates must obtain CA license within 3 months from hire.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to exercise sound reasoning and maintain confidentiality with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and staff.
• Seven (7) years of leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with aggressive patients and de-escalation preferred.
• Emergency Preparedness or Disaster Planning experience preferred.
• Business management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of TJC Environment of Care standards preferred.
• Knowledge of lean management principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security, safety, and emergency management for Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC) and off-site locations.
• Enforce regular inspections, patrol grounds, and respond to safety concerns and incidents.
• Develop and ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory policies for safety and security.
• Serve as the hospital's principal representative to outside agencies on safety and security matters; ensure campus safety in relation to threats.
• Oversee daily operations of Security and Valet functions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Verbal and written communication

De-escalation techniques

Emergency management

Safety and security knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Criminology/Criminal Justice/Security Management/Police Science

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Reporting to the VP Operations, Fresno, the Director Security is responsible for the security, safety, and emergency management of Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC) and all off-site locations (including doctor's offices, urgent cares, and centers). This position will ensure SAMC maintains safe and secure facilities and grounds by enforcing regular inspections, regularly patrolling the interior and exterior grounds, and responding as needed to safety concerns and unusual events with trained employees. The Director Security will develop and ensure compliance with the hospital and regulatory agency policies and procedures pertaining to safety and security, particularly during patient interactions. This position will serve as the hospital's principal representative to outside agencies in all safety and security matters and ensure campus security as it relates to perceived and actual concerns for personal safety, fire, theft, vandalism, and disruptive behavior. This position will oversee the daily operations of the Security and Valet functions.

REQUIREMENTS

1. 1. Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Safety, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Security Management or Police Science.
2. 2. Ten (10) years of Security management experience is required.
3. 3. Certification from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) as either Supervisor or Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) is required within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
4. 4. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
5. 5. Valid California Driver's License and a good driving record is required. Out-of-state candidates must obtain a valid California driver's license within three (3) months from the date of hire.
6. 6. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
7. 7. Ability to exercise sound reasoning and confidentiality while maintaining a tactful demeanor in all dealings and interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and staff is required.
8. 8. Proven successful leadership experience required. Seven (7) years of leadership experience is preferred.
9. 9. Experience with aggressive patients and application of least restrictive techniques, including de-escalation techniques preferred.
10. 10. Four (4) years of Emergency Preparedness or Disaster Planning experience is preferred.
11. 11. Business management experience is preferred.
12. 12. Knowledge of the Joint Commission (TJC) Environment of Care standards is preferred.
13. 13. Knowledge of lean management principles are preferred.

Pay Range ($62.94 - $94.43)

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