Manager, System Security Services

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

35% Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Personal growth support

Be part of something extraordinary

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is building a new System Security Services department and seeks a manager to lead enterprise physical security operations across hospitals, clinics and locations. You will oversee security personnel, security tech, visitor management, and incident response, partnering with clinical leaders to create a safety-focused culture.

The role emphasizes building the department, developing teams, and strengthening security capabilities while ensuring protection for patients, visitors and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in criminal justice, security management, public administration, business administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum five years of experience in security, law enforcement, or emergency management required.
• Minimum three years of leadership experience required.
• Experience managing security technology such as access control and video surveillance systems.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and TJC/OSHA hospital security standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise physical security operations across hospitals and clinics.
• Lead security personnel and manage visitor management and security technology.
• Coordinate with clinical/operational leaders to foster a safety culture.

Skills

Security leadership

Emergency management

Crisis management

Team leadership

Security technology

Risk assessment

Education

Associate's degree in criminal justice or security management

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Incident reporting systems

Emergency communications

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Manager, System Security Services Help Build the Future of Security Services at Nebraska Medicine! Nebraska Medicine is building a new System Security Services department, and we’re looking for an experienced security leader to help shape what comes next. As the System Security Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in establishing and leading enterprise physical security operations across hospitals, clinics, and other Nebraska Medicine locations. This is an exciting opportunity to help build the department, develop teams and processes, strengthen security technology and response capabilities, and partner with clinical and operational leaders to create a consistent, evidence-based culture of safety. You’ll lead a growing team while helping recruit and develop future security staff and ensuring our security operations are prepared to protect patients, visitors, colleagues, facilities, and the broader Nebraska Medicine community. If you’re a strategic, hands‑on leader who thrives in a changing environment and is energized by the opportunity to build something new, we’d love to hear from you!

Details: Manager, System Security Services

Candidate must live in Nebraska or Iowa. This is a hybrid position, must be able to work on campus. Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM), or similar professional certification. Resume REQUIRED for consideration.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network. Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support

• Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
• A 35% discount at Clarkson College
• Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs
• Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path
• Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

The System Security Operations Manager provides comprehensive oversight and management of Nebraska Medicine's enterprise physical security operations. The role leads assigned security personnel and oversees the Physical Security Control Center, security systems and security technology, visitor management, operational training compliance, and related security infrastructure across hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and other Nebraska Medicine locations. The manager coordinates the delivery of physical security technology services with internal and external business partners and ensures assigned personnel carry out their duties to protect colleagues, patients, visitors, property, and facilities. The role supports the preservation of peace; the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes; emergency and incident response; and other activities related to the welfare and safety of the Nebraska Medicine healthcare community. This role collaborates with clinical, operational, and support teams to advance a consistent, evidence‑based safety and crisis prevention culture across the organization.

Required Qualifications: Manager, System Security Services

• Associate's degree in criminal justice, security management, public administration, business administration, or a related field required. High school diploma or equivalent combined with two additional years of relevant healthcare security experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Minimum five years of experience in security, law enforcement, or emergency management required.
• Minimum three years of leadership experience required.
• Experience managing or operating security technology and systems, such as access control, video surveillance, incident reporting, and emergency communication or response systems, required.
• Proven experience in emergency preparedness and incident response in healthcare or other critical infrastructure required.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission (TJC) regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards related to hospital security required.
• Ability to implement short- and long-term security strategies required.
• Experience conducting risk and vulnerability assessments required.
• Familiarity with healthcare‑specific security policies and compliance standards, including HIPAA and TJC requirements, required.
• Ability to lead during crises such as lockdowns, evacuations, and emergency responses required.
• Ability to engage effectively with leadership, colleagues, contracted security entities, law enforcement, emergency responders, and other external partners required.
• Skill in handling sensitive interpersonal situations involving safety, visitor control, and colleague incidents required.

Preferred Qualifications: Manager, System Security Services

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Hospital security or hospital leadership experience preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM), or similar professional certification preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.