Director of Security

Cooper University Hospital•Cape May Court House, NJ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will oversee the Cooper Cape security program, ensuring the effective management of the security department. This role involves the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and systems that support the security program. Additionally, the Security Director will manage the parking program, ensuring accessible and convenient parking facilities for patients, visitors, and team members. Plans, organizes and directs the functions and daily operations of the Security Services Department. Manages overall campus and organizational security program, identifies risks, conducts investigations, and makes recommendations. Ensure enforcement of all regulations, policies and procedures essential to a safe and secure campus environment. Maintain proper staffing while ensuring that the team is well trained and engaged. Continually assesses security program for effectiveness and makes recommendations for continual improvement. Manages the parking program including parking assignments and enforcement. Maintains excellent working relationship with local law enforcement agencies, community organizations, civic groups, and other stakeholders to collaborate and build partnerships Creating and maintaining a culture of excellent service in department by ensuring leadership must-haves are in place Addresses security concerns and staff feedback timely and with empathy.

Requirements

6-10 year's experience required
Progressive healthcare security experience is preferred.
Bachelor's Degree Required
Criminal Justice or related field.
IAHSS, CHPA, or CPP
Valid driver’s license
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Leadership - Ability to lead a diverse team while setting expectations
Improvement – Coordinate a successful training program for security team
Planning – Ability to assess, develop, implement, and monitor multiple initiatives

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and directs the functions and daily operations of the Security Services Department.
Manages overall campus and organizational security program, identifies risks, conducts investigations, and makes recommendations.
Ensure enforcement of all regulations, policies and procedures essential to a safe and secure campus environment.
Maintain proper staffing while ensuring that the team is well trained and engaged.
Continually assesses security program for effectiveness and makes recommendations for continual improvement.
Manages the parking program including parking assignments and enforcement.
Maintains excellent working relationship with local law enforcement agencies, community organizations, civic groups, and other stakeholders to collaborate and build partnerships
Creating and maintaining a culture of excellent service in department by ensuring leadership must-haves are in place
Addresses security concerns and staff feedback timely and with empathy.