Director Public Safety

Trinity Health Corp.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Fresno, CA is seeking a Director of Security to oversee security, safety, and emergency management for Saint Agnes Medical Center and off-site locations. You will lead inspections, patrols, incident response, and policy compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of security management, IAHS & CHPA certification within 12 months, AHA CPR, and a CA driver license. Strong leadership, communication, and de-escalation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably 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 due within 12 months of hire.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
• Valid California Driver's License with good driving record; out-of-state candidates must obtain CA license within 3 months.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership experience; 7+ years preferred.
• Experience with aggressive patients and de-escalation techniques preferred.
• Emergency Preparedness or Disaster Planning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care standards preferred.
• Knowledge of lean management principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security, safety, and emergency management for SAMC and off-site locations.
• Ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Represent SAMC to outside agencies on safety and security matters.
• Manage daily operations of Security and Valet functions.
• Conduct regular inspections, patrols, and incident responses.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Safety management

De-escalation techniques

Emergency preparedness

Regulatory knowledge

Lean management principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

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. Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Safety, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Security Management or Police Science.

2. Ten (10) years of Security management experience is required.

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. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.

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. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

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. Proven successful leadership experience required. Seven (7) years of leadership experience is preferred.

9. Experience with aggressive patients and application of least restrictive techniques, including de-escalation techniques preferred.

10. Four (4) years of Emergency Preparedness or Disaster Planning experience is preferred.

11. Business management experience is preferred.

12. Knowledge of the Joint Commission (TJC) Environment of Care standards is preferred.

13. Knowledge of lean management principles are preferred.

Pay Range ($62.94 - $94.43)

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran