Security Manager

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security and Safety Manager to oversee operations within a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves coordinating activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing emergency protocols. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in security management and a strong commitment to enhancing safety standards. Join a team that values communication and public relations, and play a crucial role in maintaining a secure and safe environment for staff and patients alike. If you're passionate about safety and security in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in Security or Safety management.
• Must attain BLS and AVADE certifications within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of Security, Safety, and Emergency Management.
• Develop and monitor campus-wide Security and Emergency Management Plans.

Skills

De-escalation

Self-defense

Data management

Basic accounting

Organizational skills

Communication

Security risk assessment

Customer service systems

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Job description

Job Description and Requirements

Coordinates activities within areas of responsibility, assists in overall budget development and monitoring, promotes communication and positive public relations both inter-departmentally and intra-departmentally. Monitors performance improvement and quality assurance activities to meet hospital standards and recommends areas of improvement. Ensures all security, safety, and emergency management policies and procedures are met. Participates in taking "on-call" responsibility within the Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Department as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Safety, or related field.
• Must attain BLS certification within 60 days of hire, AVADE certification within 90 days, and be willing to obtain AVADE Instructor certification within one year.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• Successful completion of WV DHHR Protected Services Record Check and WV CARES fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Experience

• Five years' prior experience in Security or Safety.
• Three years' experience managing Security or Safety in a large organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in related fields.

Experience

• Five years of supervisory experience in healthcare safety or security.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of Security, Safety, Parking, and Emergency Management. Develop and monitor campus-wide Security, Parking, Safety, and Emergency Management Plans. Provide strategic direction, oversee staffing, conduct investigations, liaise with healthcare and law enforcement agencies, develop policies, analyze data, serve on committees, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle emergencies effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, walk, sit, lift up to 40 pounds, and wear PPE as needed.

Working Environment

• Work may be in an office, outdoors, construction, or clinical setting, with potential exposure to hazards and noxious odors. Travel between facilities may be required.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of de-escalation, self-defense, data management, basic accounting, organizational skills, communication, security risk assessment, and customer service systems.