Manager - Security Services - MMCP

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Security Manager at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. This professional will oversee 24/7 security operations, manage three shift supervisors and a large security staff, and ensure protection of patients, staff, and visitors.

The role includes assisting the Security Director with policy development, program implementation, and ongoing performance monitoring across Maine Medical Center and off-site locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• IAHSS Basic certification within six months of hire.
• IAHSS Supervisory and Safety certificates within one year of hire.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare security and management practices.
• Ability to analyze and report using hospital software systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of 24/7 security operations with a staff of three shift supervisors and over forty-five security officers.
• Assist Security Director with development, implementation, and monitoring of security policies, procedures, and programs.

Skills

Healthcare security experience

Analytical reporting

De-escalation skills

Communication of metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Management/Leadership
Req #: 96633
Date Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Summary:
This is professional work responsible for direct management of 24/7 security operations with a staff of three shift supervisors and over forty-five security officers. Ensures the protection of hospital premises, property, employees, patients and visitors. Ensures that those entering the hospital premises are identified as per hospital policy. The Security Manager also assists the Security Director with the development, implementation, and monitoring of security policies, procedures and programs for Maine Medical Center and associated off site locations.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: IAHSS Basic certification within six months of hire. IAHSS Supervisory and Safety certificates within one year of hire.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of experience and working knowledge of the healthcare security industry and management practices.
• Demonstrates analytical skills necessary to be forward thinking, problem solving and ability to communicate professional reports using established metrics with hospital software systems.
• Knowledge of governing codes, regulations, best practices, standards and guidelines governing the healthcare security industry.
• Able to maintain a calming demeanor and make good judgements in a high pressure situations. De-escalation skills to minimize or eliminate escalating violence.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $83,324.80to $112,736.00per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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