Senior Healthcare Public Safety Manager

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks a Manager, Public Safety/Security to lead security operations across the system, ensuring safe environments for patients, staff and visitors. You will manage personnel, training, and incident response while coordinating with hospital leadership to align security strategies with organizational goals.

The role emphasizes budgeting, policy implementation, and consistent standardization of security procedures across Emergency Care Centers and campuses.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field or four additional years of security/military experience.
• Experience: three years of supervisory experience in security, military or law enforcement.
• Licenses/certifications: Texas DPS Private Security Registration; CPI/IAHSS credentials.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the security unit and staff, ensuring quality, productivity and safety.
• Oversee staffing decisions, coaching, training, and budget compliance for the department.
• Implement policies, procedures, and security responses to protect patients, staff and visitors.
• Coordinate with hospital administration and external agencies to align security initiatives across locations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Crisis management

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks a Manager, Public Safety/Security to lead security operations across the system, ensuring safe environments for patients, staff and visitors. You will manage personnel, training, and incident response while coordinating with hospital leadership to align security strategies with organizational goals.

The role emphasizes budgeting, policy implementation, and consistent standardization of security procedures across Emergency Care Centers and campuses.