Director, Safety and Security Services
Director, Safety and Security Services
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$ 115800 - 185300
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Job Description
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SecurityJob Summary
Under minimal supervision the Director of Safety and Security directs and coordinates activities related to the protection of the safety and security of the hospital assets employees patients visitors and others. Champions a culture of safety through leadership role modeling teaching and mentoring to ensure the safety and security of staff patients and visitors in all Denver Health facilities and buildings where Denver Health services are provided. Will be responsible for management of physical security systems including oversight of security guard services access control software and issuance of identification badges and keys as we as other technical security systems. Has authority to stop unsafe non-clinical activities or practices or intervene when environmental conditions immediately threaten the life or health of the occupants of the facility. Responsible for tracking and monitoring compliance in the Support Services Department related to any federal state or local regulation as well as accreditation standards and other applicable standards or guidelines. This position requires regular communications with multiple work teams and groups across Denver Health as well as stakeholders at all levels throughout the organization.
Essential Functions:
- Oversees compliance programs under the Support Services umbrella and tracks compliance with The Joint Commissions Environment of Care and Life Safety chapters. Additionally establishes requirements related to compliance related to federal safety and environmental programs to maintain constant readiness for surveys and inspections. (10%)
- Serves as a primary point of contact for federal state local and organizational regulatory compliance agencies. (10%)
- Conducts risk assessments to develop a comprehensive risk profile to determine organizational gaps emerging risks and compliance impacts. Develops strategies to assist the organization in managing and mitigating current and emerging risks. (10%)
- Develops influences and nurtures trust-based relationships with business unit leaders government officials and professional organizations. (10%)
- Builds motivates and leads a professional team attuned to organizational culture responsive to business needs and committed to integrity and excellence (10%)
- Prohibits any non-clinical activities or practices that may be unsafe or cause harm to patients staff or visitors. (10%)
- Oversees plans policies programs and systems that ensure transparent and perpetual compliance with all regulatory requirements applicable to the physical environment. (10%)
- Coordinates the on-going organization-wide system of information collection evaluation and appropriate dissemination of regulatory changes identified deficiencies and opportunities for improvement relative to regulatory requirements related to security and the physical environment. (10%)
- Establishes training requirements and content for new employees as well as ongoing education efforts for existing employees relating to regulatory compliance security and activities necessary to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff patients and visitors. (10%)
- Serves on appropriate organizational committees including Environment of Care and Workplace Violence Committee. (10%)
Education:
- Bachelors Degree required
Work Experience:
- 10 years experience in related roles at the management level required
Licenses:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Communicating Communicating effectively orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Problem solving - the ability to systematically analyze problems draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.
- Temperament - Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Shift
Work Type
RegularSalary
$115800.00 - $185300.00 / yrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
