Director Safety, Security & Emergency Management

Responsibilities

• Direct the Emergency Preparedness Program by developing, maintaining, and updating the Emergency Operations Plan for internal and external incidents.
• Oversee safety, security, fire protection, and prevention programs to ensure organizational readiness, regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and standards related to safety, security, parking, and visitor control.
• Serve as the designated Emergency Management leader, ensuring preparedness planning and response activities meet Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate emergency preparedness drills and exercises, and implement corrective actions to strengthen response capabilities.
• Implement and support the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) through organization-wide education, training, and coordination.
• Conduct routine safety and security risk assessments and recommend improvements to physical security systems, staffing models, and operational controls.
• Manage human and financial resources supporting safety, security, and emergency management programs, including identifying grant opportunities, securing funding, and coordinating approved purchases and training.
• Represent the organization in local, regional, and state emergency planning initiatives by building collaborative relationships with law enforcement, emergency responders, and community partners.
• Exercise authority as the designated Safety Officer to intervene and halt unsafe activities while promoting a culture of safety, preparedness, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing, biology, public health, environmental health, emergency management, criminal justice or other related area
• 2 or more years of recent experience as a hospital system safety, security or emergency preparedness director / manager
• Prior experience in strategic disaster preparation including hurricane preparation experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Prior experience in emergency preparedness including strategic planning for disasters and other risks to the community, and coordination of hospital incident command center operations
• Prior experience collaborating with clinical departments and medical staff, senior leadership, or external organizations

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience as clinical nurse specialist, respiratory therapist, pharmacist, laboratory technologist, paramedic or other related clinical area
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with physical security systems (access control, security cameras, visitor management systems)
• Understanding of workplace safety requirements, PPE usage, and emergency response procedures
• Basic awareness of data management and reporting practices used for decision making
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership, interpersonal, and consensus building skills
• Operational problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Data organization, maintenance, and reporting skills
• Manual dexterity to operate emergency response and safety equipment
• Ability to manage stress and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Ability to self-motivate and meet organizational goals and project deadlines
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required
• Ability to work in inclement weather (heat, cold, outdoor conditions)
• Ability to wear PPE, including breathing on a contained respirator for extended periods
• Meet physical demands, including: Ability to see and hear adequately to ensure safe operations and effective communication; Ability to speak fluent English; Spanish or other secondary language preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with physical security systems (access control, security cameras, visitor management systems)
• Understanding of workplace safety requirements, PPE usage, and emergency response procedures
• Basic awareness of data management and reporting practices used for decision making
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership, interpersonal, and consensus building skills
• Operational problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Data organization, maintenance, and reporting skills
• Manual dexterity to operate emergency response and safety equipment
• Ability to manage stress and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Ability to self-motivate and meet organizational goals and project deadlines
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required
• Ability to work in inclement weather (heat, cold, outdoor conditions)
• Ability to wear PPE, including breathing on a contained respirator for extended periods
• Meet physical demands, including: Ability to see and hear adequately to ensure safe operations and effective communication; Ability to speak fluent English; Spanish or other secondary language preferred

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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