Director of Security

Ascension•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension St. John has been serving Northeast Oklahoma with compassionate, personalized care since 1926. Join more than 7,000 associates and find a rewarding healthcare career at one of our 6 hospitals and numerous other sites of care. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
Certified Law Enforcement preferred.
Certified Advanced Safety Professional preferred.
Safety Professional specializing in Healthcare credentialed from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Hospital security experience preferred
Administrative experience a plus

Responsibilities

Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies.
Develop and implement policies and procedures which guide and support the provision of services and meet productivity plans.
Recommend department's requirements for space, equipment, and financial needs.
Participate in the selection of sources for needed services.
Prepare budgets and ensure compliance with allocated funding.
Oversee activities related to staffing including hiring, orienting, evaluating, coaching, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate operational effectiveness; develop and implement changes required for process improvement.