Safety and Security Manager

Premera; Mountlake Terrace, Palouse (WA, WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401K employer match

Tuition assistance

On-site parking

Job summary

Premera is seeking a Safety & Security Manager in Mountlake Terrace, WA, to lead enterprise-wide safety, security, and emergency management programs for employees, visitors, and assets. You will partner with HR, Facilities, and Legal to strengthen resilience and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years in security programs, leadership experience, and the ability to deliver training while ensuring regulatory compliance across Premera locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience in security operations, investigations, physical security, or security program management, including 3 years with physical security technologies and external vendors.
• Three years of people leadership experience and three years developing and delivering safety training programs.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED and OSHA certifications within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead occupational safety, physical security, workplace violence prevention, and emergency management programs across locations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOSH, WISHA, HITRUST, HIPAA, SOC, and related requirements; develop training and awareness programs.

Skills

Security leadership

Emergency management

Training programs

Vendor management

Safety policy development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Lenel

Milestone XProtect

Job description

Workforce Classification: On-site Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People’s Lives

Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare. Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we’re able to better serve our customers. It’s this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace. Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/.

Do you have a passion for creating safe, secure, and welcoming workplaces where people can do their best work? As the Safety & Security Manager within Employee Experience's Real Estate & Facilities team, you will lead enterprise-wide programs that protect our employees, visitors, facilities, and assets while fostering an exceptional workplace experience across Premera's locations. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in occupational safety, physical security, emergency management, workplace violence prevention, and regulatory compliance. You'll partner across the organization to strengthen preparedness, mitigate risk, and continuously improve the systems, programs, and practices that keep our people and facilities safe. You'll join a collaborative team that values operational excellence, proactive problem-solving, continuous improvement, and service. If you're energized by building programs that protect people, strengthen organizational resilience, and create an environment where employees can thrive, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact across Premera.

Why Join Us?

Protect What Matters Most: Lead enterprise programs that safeguard employees, visitors, facilities, and critical business assets while supporting a positive employee experience. Drive Enterprise Impact: Influence safety, security, emergency preparedness, and compliance initiatives that strengthen organizational resilience across Premera. Shape the Future of Workplace Security: Modernize programs, technologies, and processes while partnering with leaders across the enterprise to improve how we support and protect our workforce continuously.

What You Will Do:

• Safety, Security & Emergency Management Lead and continuously improve Premera's occupational safety, physical security, workplace violence prevention, and emergency management programs across all locations. Develop and maintain safety and security policies, standards, procedures, and operational practices aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Identify and mitigate organizational risks through assessments, inspections, incident reviews, corrective action planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Compliance, Preparedness & Employee Awareness Lead emergency preparedness activities, drills, exercises, and incident response efforts that strengthen organizational readiness and resilience. Ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA, DOSH, WISHA, HITRUST, HIPAA, SOC, and other applicable safety, security, and facilities-related requirements. Develop and deliver employee training and awareness programs that promote a culture of safety, security, preparedness, and personal responsibility.
• Security Operations & Program Management Oversee physical security systems, Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, security technologies, and vendor partnerships that protect employees, facilities, and assets. Manage budgets, forecasting, contract performance, lifecycle equipment planning, and operational investments supporting enterprise safety and security programs. Monitor program effectiveness and implement enhancements that improve security, operational readiness, service delivery, and risk mitigation.
• Strategic Partnership & Team Leadership Partner with Human Resources, Facilities, Information Security, Legal, Risk Management, Business Continuity, business leaders and local law enforcement to advance enterprise safety and security objectives. Provide safety and security expertise for construction, renovation, and workplace improvement projects by integrating physical security and risk mitigation requirements. Lead and develop team members while maintaining a visible on-site presence to support inspections, incident response activities, employee engagement, and operational oversight.

What You Will Bring (Required)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience in security operations, investigations, physical security, or security program management, including 3 years of experience working with physical security technologies and external vendors.
• Three years of people leadership experience and three years developing and delivering safety training programs
• A current, valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain required First Aid/CPR/AED and OSHA certifications within six months of hire.

Additional preferred skills and experiences include:

• Knowledge of enterprise physical security technologies, including access control and video surveillance platforms such as Lenel and Milestone XProtect.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee vendor relationships, security contracts, and third-party service providers while driving accountability and operational excellence.
• Experience delivering engaging employee training programs and utilizing facility management technologies to support efficient and effective operations.

Premera total rewards

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.
• Generous paid time off to reenergize.
• Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.
• For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.
• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
• Free convenient on-site parking.
• Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.
• Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.
• Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
• Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action: Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or via phone at 425-918-4785.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience. The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range. National Plus Salary Range: $101,900.00 - $173,200.00 *National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska. We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all.

We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions. At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers’ experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives. As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services. Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.