Job Specifications
Responsibilities
Has 24/7 responsibility for the overall planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling of the security functions of the institution to ensure the safety and well-being of all patients, employees, physicians, and visitors. This leadership role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation standards related to healthcare safety and security. The security manager develops and implements training programs, risk assessments and audits to enhance the skills and knowledge of all staff within the hospital.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma required.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience
Knowledge of pertinent regulatory laws, National Fire Protection requirements, DCRA regulations, CMS; TJC regulations.
7 years’ experience in emergency management, security risk management, law enforcement, public safety administration; Minimum 5 years of experience in a hospital setting.
5 years or progressive management experience in a leadership role.
Security contracting experience preferred.
Labor relations experience preferred.
Skills
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.
Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities in high stress situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to design, develop, implement, and deliver emergency operation plans, standard operating policies/procedures (SOPs), and training programs.
License / Certification
Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) required within 1 year of employment, Certified Protection Professional credential preferred.
Travel Requirements
May travel through the market area.
Alan B. Miller Medical Center opening in Spring 2026!
A neighborhood hospital with medical center excellence! The Alan B. Miller Medical Center will feature 150 private patient rooms, a medical office building and a helistop. Upon completion of the initial phase of the project, the hospital campus will include 365,000 square feet of hospital and medical office space. The new Medical Center will offer comprehensive medical services including Emergency Care, Orthopedics, Surgical Services, Oncology, Cardiovascular and Neurosurgical services. In addition, the campus will be home to medical office buildings that will provide outpatient services.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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The Alan B. Miller Medical Center will feature 150 private patient rooms, a medical office building and a helistop. Once open, the Alan B. Miller Medical Center will offer comprehensive...
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