System Director Security

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Director of Security to oversee security operations across the system, ensuring safety for patients, visitors, and staff. The role demands strong leadership, policy enforcement, and collaboration with local law enforcement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Security (Master’s preferred), extensive healthcare security leadership experience, and the ability to manage complex security programs and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security or related field is required.
• Master's degree in Security is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of supervisory experience in healthcare/corporate security or law enforcement required.
• 10 years leadership experience in law enforcement or healthcare security preferred.
• Armed-qualification requires state certification and psychological evaluation; firearm authorization may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour accountability for security services across Stormont Vail Health.
• Lead and develop security personnel and programs at multiple locations.
• Develop and manage budgets for the Security Department.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency management authorities.
• Ensure compliance with JC Environments of Care standards and related safety policies.
• Deliver staff training on situational awareness, workplace violence mitigation, and active shooter response.
• Maintain Security Operations Center and monitoring systems.

Skills

Crisis response planning

Analytical reporting

Policy compliance

MS Office

Public speaking

Team leadership

Communication skills

Defensive tactics training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Security

Master's Degree in Security

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Position Status

Full time

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Job Information

Exemption Status: Exempt

A Brief Overview

Directs, coordinates and motivates security officers and supervisors in enforcing Stormont Vail Health policies and practices, as well as Federal and State regulations, policies and public laws that contributes to the safety and security of patients, visitors and employees of the Stormont Vail Health System. Responds to the needs of other departments or groups within the Stormont Vail Health System. This position reports to the Vice President/Deputy General Counsel and is responsible for leading the culture and overall activities of the security program at Stormont Vail Health.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Security related field Required
• Master's Degree in Security related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 7 years Supervisory experience in health care security, corporate security, or law enforcement field. Required
• 10 years Leadership experience in Law Enforcement, Healthcare Security, corporate security or related field. Preferred
• Fire safety, ICs, or hazardous material training Preferred
• Advanced law enforcement leadership training or law enforcement investigative experience. Preferred
• In order to be armed or qualifying to be armed, must have 10 or more years of law enforcement experience and be in good standing with the state law enforcement certifying agency. That person must pass a psychological evaluation prior to successful qualification as an armed security director. Must meet standards and authorized by agency to carry a firearm. Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Strong proficiency in Law Enforcement/Security/Crisis Response planning, training, exercise development, response, and recovery.
• Strong proficiency in operational process management/continuity planning, gap analysis and quantitative/qualitative analytical reporting.
• Working knowledge of applicable local, state, federal codes, regulations and standards.
• Highly proficient in Word, Access, Excel, Database, Statistical software and Power Point.
• Project Management experience; Able to organize, prioritize and execute numerous complex projects in parallel.
• Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal; public speaking and with large groups or with individuals. Able to maintain a calm communication style while under stress.
• Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for age-specific care as determined by specific department(s).
• For a Director qualifying to carry a firearm, maintain the physical ability to qualify at the firearms range annually.
• Maintain the physical ability to perform annual defensive tactics training.

Licenses and Certifications

• IAHSS or ASIS certifications Preferred

What you will do

• Has 24-hour accountability for the quality of service and all security services at Stormont Vail Health.
• Creates and maintains an environment that fosters high standards for security at Stormont Vail Health, which includes an environment of purpose and job satisfaction within the Security Department at Stormont Vail Health.
• Supports organizational mission and philosophy by establishing compatible policies and practices within the security functions at Stormont Vail Health.
• Participates on internal committees and task forces and serves as resource/consultant to other departments.
• Provides leadership and management to Security Personnel, both Supervisory and staff in the four locations that maintain regularly scheduled security staff and insures Security provides appropriate security response to all other locations within the Stormont Vail Health System.
• Prepares operational and capital budgets and manages the fiscal operations of the department.
• Provide Security services for patients, visitors & employees. Manages Parking assignments & enforcement of parking violations.
• Maintains card access system for employees, contractors & physicians.
• Maintains the closed circuit camera network.
• Maintains the Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Develop and enhance Security Operations Program for benefit of Stormont Vail Health.
• Manage the Investigations division and perform security investigations.
• Review Daily Security Incident Reports.
• Maintain the property management program.
• Conduct Department Meetings.
• Manage the High Reliability Organization rounding for all locations.
• Ensures compliance with Security and Fire aspects of JC Environment of Care standards at all Stormont Vail Health Locations.
• Responsible for Infant Abduction Alarm System response and testing at both hospital locations.
• Provide staff training in the areas of situational awareness, workplace violence mitigation, active assailant response, Deescalation, SAFE D, and Security Officer Defensive Tactics.
• Maintain good relationship with all law enforcement agencies within the Stormont Vail Health System venues, and coordinate and collaborate with local and State law enforcement where appropriate.
• Coordinate and collaborate with System Director of Emergency Management where appropriate regarding education and training.
• Provide updates and reports to senior management regarding security situations and events, and report to senior management regarding the Security Program.
• Maintain and enhance internal communication programs to insure immediate communication with senior management in security risk and community risk situations.
• Hire and retain qualified security staff to fulfill all obligations of the Stormont Vail Security Program.
• Maintain Security Vehicle Fleet in coordination with Stormont Vail Health’s fleet practices and policies.
• Provide training and education to various departments and staff of Stormont Vail Health regarding security operations and best practices to enhance knowledge and capability of all staff regarding high risk situations.
• If qualifying as an armed Director, maintain ability to carry a firearm by successfully passing a handgun course of fire.
• Other duties related to Security as assigned.

Travel Requirements

• 20%

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• Hybrid

Scope

• Has Supervisory Responsibility
• Has Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Carrying: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Physical Demand Comments

Must maintain the physical ability to perform annual defensive tactics training. While performing the duties of this job the employee is to walk, sit or stand for extended periods of time; to occasionally lift heavy objects (patients, etc.) To assist with controlling uncooperative or confused individuals. Ability to run occasionally; good eye and hand coordination; good hearing and speech ability.

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Vibration: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Working Conditions Comments

Works indoors and/or outdoors; temperature ranges from freezing or below to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.