Director of Security

UR Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

6d•$90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Primarily responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment. Manage the administrative, fiscal and operational aspects of the security and switchboard functions of the Health System. Collaborates with the Director of Infection Prevention in the development, maintenance and coordination of activities for the System–wide Emergency Preparedness Program to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency for patients, families and associate safety.

Requirements

NYS Licensed Security Guard or police/peace officer exemption
A valid New York drivers’ license with a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Masters’ degree preferred.
Five (5) year’s progressive management in law enforcement with experience with program planning, supervision and development of staff, and fiscal responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the administrative, fiscal and operational aspects of the security and switchboard functions of the Health System.
Collaborate with the Director of Infection Prevention in the development, maintenance and coordination of activities for the System–wide Emergency Preparedness Program.
Manage people, processes, programs, budgets, schedules, conflicts and information.
Manage the security and telecommunications staff to deliver superior service to the facility.
Perform routine policy and procedure reviews to maintain the highest level of preparedness as related to security and telecom operations.
Ensure that security guards, telecommunications, and emergency preparedness staff are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated.
Lead independently, exhibit flexibility in decision making, prioritize efforts according to the System’s Vision, Mission and Values, and maintain collaborative working relationships with other departments.
Actively guard confidential information including, but not limited to, patients, associates and the Health System.
Track, analyze and improve key parameters such as security incidents, accidents, patient watches, cost, schedule compliance, code calls, etc.
Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to security operations are met at all times.
Manage the health system’s key-swipe badge access program, including the assignment, modification, auditing, and deactivation of access privileges across all locations with collaboration with Associate Services.
Support investigations; collect and preserve video evidence in collaboration with Associate Services for employee related situations.
Actively guard the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to the patients, staff and the health system.