Director of Safety and Security MA Admin

About the role

Reporting to the Vice President of Real Estate, the Director of Safety and Security (DSS) will provide enterprise-wide leadership and oversight of safety, security and emergency management programs across a diverse portfolio of residential, clinical, administrative and community-based locations. The role ensures that safety and security practices are trauma-informed, person-centered and minimally intrusive while maintaining a strong focus on risk reduction and duty of care. Working closely with Senior Management within Vinfen, the DSS is responsible for designing, implementing and continuously improving a comprehensive system-wide program aligned with industry best practices and for managing third-party security vendor contracts to ensure accountability, performance and alignment with organizational expectations.

Responsibilities

• Establishes enterprise-wide standards for physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and duress systems
• Develops and manages the annual operating and capital budgets for safety and security programs, including contracted services and security technology investments
• Partners with IT and Facilities to align planning, selection and procurement of security systems and technologies and to ensure systems are integrated and support operational needs
• Partners with Facilities to implement layered mitigation strategies such as access control, lighting and alarms
• Partners with Finance and senior leadership to ensure cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining appropriate levels of risk mitigation coverage
• Provides financial forecasting, cost-benefit analysis and determine priority of security initiatives based on risk and organizational impact
• Leads business continuity and emergency response initiatives across the organization
• Provides executive-level reporting on incidents, risks, trends and mitigation strategies
• Provides strategic oversight of internal stakeholders and contracted security providers to ensure accountability, performance and alignment with organizational expectations
• Aligns program design with peer behavioral health and human services organizations and industry best practices and address behavioral health-specific risks, including elopement and behavioral escalation
• Conducts enterprise risk assessments and vulnerability evaluations
• Maintains inspection and audit programs aligned with environment of care practices
• Provides subject matter expertise on security systems design, site planning and renovation projects
• Maintains awareness of emerging risks, regulatory changes and leading practices in healthcare and behavioral health security
• Participates in relevant professional organizations and incorporate benchmarking insights into program development
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to interpret and implement CARF and State funder requirements
• Enterprise program leadership
• Data-driven decision making
• Crisis management
• Strong alignment with person-centered service environments
• Excellent organizational, time management, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of progressive leadership experience in safety and security, including at least five years in healthcare, behavioral health or human services settings
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise security program development, risk assessment, workplace violence prevention and vendor management
• Experience managing multi-site security vendor contracts and security technology implementations

Typical Requirements:

• High School or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, healthcare administration or related field strongly preferred
• Master's degree in related field preferred
• In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
• Certification as CHPA, CPP or PSP desirable

Driving Requirements

• Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle
• If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks
• A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment
• Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check

Pay

USD $100,000.00 – USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits

• Fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution
• Employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more; generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week:
  • 15 days of Vacation per year
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • 10 Sick Days per year
  • 3 Personal Days per year
• Up to $6,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap
• Access to discounted movie and theme park tickets, online shopping discounts, and more