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Security Director

GatedTalent - Connecting Top Executive Search Firms And Executives • West Valley City, UT, US • 5d ago

Job Essentials

Responsible for department compliance with federal, state, and other regulatory bodies including The Joint Commission, OSHA, and other facility / department specific accrediting and certifying bodies.
Tracks and maintains appropriate departmental documentation.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of operational duties including but not limited to: Safety, Security, Environmental Safety, Hazardous Materials, Risk Management, Parking Enforcement, and Environment of Care.
Ensures the assigned facilities are safe and secure. Fosters positive working relationships with community agencies such as local Fire and Police departments.
Role models and fosters an environment of professionalism and employee engagement in the department.
Responsible for creating an effective department culture which ensures an engaged workforce. Ensures competent and sufficient number of staff to meet service needs, which include hiring, orientation, training, and managing staff. Facilitates and encourages staff development and competence.
Accountable to successfully manage departmental and capital budgets. Manages the day-to-day operations at assigned facilities.
May oversee facility environmental tours and regulatory compliance activities. Assumes (or delegates) responsibility for: Maintaining department safety policies and procedures.
Providing employee safety education and continuing safety education. Coordinating the tracking of hazardous chemicals.
Managing the Security Department’s role in the facility Emergency Preparedness Program.
Documentation and reporting regarding regulated chemical waste management and disposal.
Maintaining the master file of SDS information.
Provides training for spill response as deemed necessary.
Conducts criminal investigations and assists assigned facilities in matters of litigation, loss prevention, and risk management.
Conducts security audits to determine loss vulnerabilities within department operation.
Assures that staff are properly trained in Security policies and procedures including but not limited to post orders, dress and appearance standards, safe application of restraints, arrest/control techniques, report writing, the force continuum, security surveillance and access control systems, and use of protective devices and non-lethal weapons.
Achieves operating results through strategic thinking, maintains a customer focus, builds relationships, develops people and motivates teams.Minimum Qualifications
Five years of leadership experience in law enforcement or a security-related field.
Demonstrated thorough knowledge of criminal activities and loss prevention techniques.
Demonstrated report writing ability and public relations skills.
Meets Intermountain Driver Qualification requirements.Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
Clear understanding of safety principles, emergency response practices, and Environment of Care.
Working knowledge of chemicals in a health care setting.
Taser training.
Leadership experience in law enforcement or a security-related field.
Understands and is able to demonstrate/teach de-escalation techniques.