Manager-Safety and Security

UnityPoint Health; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Iowa is seeking a Manager of Safety & Security to lead security, public safety, emergency management, and telecommunications across our facilities. You’ll guide operations with a focus on readiness and regulatory compliance.

In this role, you’ll develop policies, procedures, and training, collaborate with internal teams and external agencies, and champion a culture of safety for patients, visitors and staff. Join us to help create a safer environment for everyone.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational, financial and personnel activities of the Safety & Security Department.
• Oversees staff development and ensures required training andcertifications are maintained and documented.
• Evaluates employee performance.
• Promotes safe work performance by enforcing safety policies, implementing safety programs and training employees in safe practices.
• Manages departmental budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Responsible for performance improvement activities for the Safety & Security department.
• Maintains and improves security systems including surveillance, access control, and communication tools.

Skills

Management

Security operations

Emergency management

Leadership

Budget management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Shift: Monday-Friday; 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Are you a confident leader who thrives on keeping people safe, teams prepared, and operations running smoothly? As the Manager of Safety & Security, you’ll play a critical role in creating a secure, welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff across our facilities. You’ll lead and oversee security, public safety, emergency management, and telecommunications operations while developing innovative policies, procedures, and training programs that meet the highest regulatory standards. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you’ll help build a culture of readiness, respond decisively when challenges arise, and ensure our organization is prepared for whatever comes next.

• Area of Interest: Management
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Safety & Security
• Shift: Monday-Friday; 6:00am-3:00pm
• Job ID: 187285

Overview

Shift: Monday-Friday; 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Are you a confident leader who thrives on keeping people safe, teams prepared, and operations running smoothly? As the Manager of Safety & Security, you’ll play a critical role in creating a secure, welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff across our facilities. You’ll lead and oversee security, public safety, emergency management, and telecommunications operations while developing innovative policies, procedures, and training programs that meet the highest regulatory standards. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you’ll help build a culture of readiness, respond decisively when challenges arise, and ensure our organization is prepared for whatever comes next.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, lead with purpose, and help create a safer environment for everyone, we’d love to have you on our team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational, financial and personnel activities of the Safety & Security Department.
• Oversees staff development and ensures required training andcertifications are maintained and documented.
• Evaluates employee performance.
• Promotes safe work performance by enforcing safety policies, implementing safety programs and training employees in safe practices.
• Manages departmental budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Responsible for performance improvement activities for the Safety & Security department.
• Maintains and improves security systems including surveillance, access control, and communication tools.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred

Experience:

• 3+ years of Supervisory/Management experience is required