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Security Director

Baptist Memorial Health Care

Starkville, MS

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Benchmarking, Business Law, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Criminal Law, Data Analysis, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Security Monitoring, State Laws and Regulations, Surveillance, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Starkville, MS
POSTED
2 days ago

Job Responsibilities
• Develops, monitors, and recommends security and safety staffing models, policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, and educational programs working in conjunction with system and entity leadership teams, as well as, the system safety, health and environment work group.
• Designs and delivers security awareness/updates and/or training/education programs to Baptist team members on a scheduled basis, and ensures that all non-employees, consultants and vendors receive the necessary security education during their respective engagements.
• Maintains strong technical knowledge of applicable regulatory standards/requirements ensuring defensible interpretation and application.
• Audits system compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to security and safety within the environment of care and generates recommendations, if needed, based on audit results.
• Researches and analyzes various data sources/analytics, benchmarks, and trends to shape
security and safety strategies working closely with System Director. Evaluates "best security and safety practices" to strengthen program and educational initiatives, address operational issues, and maintain legal compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

Utilizes defined tools, metrics, and key indicators to gauge organizational security and safety program performance and regularly reports findings to key leaders.
• Provides leadership and guidance, as needed, to drive changes in systems integration, process improvement, standardization, and/or cost reductions or synergies associated with specified safety measures.
• Monitors the system-wide security and safety surveillance program to identify and anticipate potential hazards; identifies risks and/or compliance issues and works with the system safety, health and environment work group and/or other key stakeholders to appropriately address and mitigate risks.
• Serves as a subject matter expert regarding security and safety management issues and provides guidance relative to investigative tactics and/or corrective actions, as needed.
• Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Minimum Experience Required

7 years progressive, out-come oriented leadership experience in security and/or law enforcement; 3 years of security experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's degree in business, criminal law, or related field and/or graduate from an accredited law enforcement academy; Master's degree preferred

Special Skills

Knowledge of federal, state and local standards and codes related to security as well as OSHA, Joint Commission, NFPA, NRC, and ADA regulations, requirements and legislation
  • Ability to implement tools, key metrics, and analytics to measure and report program effectiveness with strategic organizational outcomes
  • Solid knowledge and familiarity of security systems to include access control, video management and/or leading teams
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and facilitation skills. Ability to foster internal/external partnerships and/or lead others through open communication, collaboration, and teamwork.

About the Company

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Baptist Memorial Health Care