Director of Safety and Security MA Admin

Vinfen•Cambridge, MA

12d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
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!