Senior Hospital Security & Risk Manager

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Security Services Manager to lead the security program across Hillcrest, La Jolla, and East Campus Medical Centers, ensuring a safe environment and compliance with Joint Commission and CDPH standards. The role involves budgeting, policy development, and coordination with clinical leadership and law enforcement.

The position requires seven+ years in security/public safety with supervisory experience, strong incident management skills, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
• Seven+ years of security/public safety experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Experience managing 24/7 security operations in a complex environment.
• Knowledge of security operations, emergency preparedness, incident management, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees full range of management and operations for UCSD Health Security Services across Hillcrest/La Jolla/East Campus Medical Centers.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and CDPH codes; maintains documentation and corrective action plans.
• Leads budgeting, policy development, training, and emergency preparedness planning.
• Coordinates responses to high-risk or evolving incidents with clinical leadership, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Security leadership

Incident response

Budget management

Policy development

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/ Security Management or related field

Tools

Access control systems

Video surveillance systems

Job description

UC San Diego Health seeks a Security Services Manager to lead the security program across Hillcrest, La Jolla, and East Campus Medical Centers, ensuring a safe environment and compliance with Joint Commission and CDPH standards. The role involves budgeting, policy development, and coordination with clinical leadership and law enforcement.

The position requires seven+ years in security/public safety with supervisory experience, strong incident management skills, and the ability to communicate