Director Security and Emergency Preparedness

Director Security and Emergency Preparedness Job Description

The Director of Security, under the direction of their Vice President or designee, oversees all aspects of the Hospital Security Department’s functions, initiatives, and activities across the health care setting(s), promoting, implementing, and directing a culture of safety. The Director of Security has oversight of the Lafayette facilities, LPG facilities and FMOLHS property (as identified) in the Lafayette region. The director plans, manages, and continuously evaluates the security operations of the facility, formulating and instituting comprehensive and effective security strategies and policies that focus on high‑quality results, ensuring optimal utilization of resources, in accordance with hospitals operating and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements and other relevant guidelines.

In consultation with appropriate staff, establishes public safety protocols, policies, and procedures. Conducts ongoing review of existing policies and standard operating procedures to identify gaps or discrepancies and process improvement initiatives, implementing revisions, as necessary. Participates in the annual operating budget; identifies and meets staffing needs to support service delivery. Ensures operations run within budgetary guidelines. Oversees processes governing the maintenance of all security equipment, instruments, supplies and space.

Ensures equipment needs are met; selects new equipment when needed, following safety standards. Oversees investigations involving criminal activities, complaints and other security incidents at the facility and liaises with facility managers, law enforcement, first responders and other emergency management partners in response to incidents.

Ensures the safety of all individuals and property on the premises through development, implementation, evaluation and enforcement of security programs, policies, and guidelines across the health care setting. Compiles and reviews security data and presents key findings to leadership and other stakeholders, making recommendations for methods of prevention and enforcement. May participate in special studies, conduct research to identify and analyze trends and/or produce reports on findings of studies.

Facilitates in‑service training programs and provides orientation, training, and guidance to staff. Assesses staff training needs and evaluates the effectiveness of the program; implements changes to provide for more efficient operations. Oversees departmental processes for all required educational courses and certifications. Participates in internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities and programs, training, and special studies, as required.

Collaborates with facility emergency manager(s) to ensure appropriate mitigation, preparedness, response and/or recovery efforts with regard to emergency management initiatives. Partners with key stakeholders to define the strategic direction for advancing the Hospital Security Department’s programs and initiatives and promote consistent and compliant service delivery. Ensures that the plan aligns with the FMOLHS mission. Collaborates with the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator to ensure appropriate workplace safety programs are implemented along with follow‑up assessment of programs.

Serves as a resource for FMOLHS (Franciscan Missions of Our Lady Health System).

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Experience:

5 years management experience in security or law enforcement.

Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Security Administration or related field, and four (4) years of full‑time, paid work experience in law enforcement or security‑related field, two (2) years of which must have been in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Security…