Director Public Safety

Trinity Health • Fresno, CA

3d • $63 - $94

About The Position

Reporting to the VP Operations, Fresno, the Director Security is responsible for security, safety, and emergency management at Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC) and all off-site locations, including doctors’ offices, urgent cares, and centers. The role ensures safe and secure facilities and grounds through regular inspections, patrols of interior and exterior areas, and responses to safety concerns and unusual events with trained employees. The Director develops and ensures compliance with hospital and regulatory agency policies and procedures relating to safety and security, particularly during patient interactions. The role is the hospital’s principal representative to outside agencies on safety and security matters and oversees campus security in relation to perceived and actual concerns involving personal safety, fire, theft, vandalism, and disruptive behavior. The Director oversees the daily operations of Security and Valet functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Safety, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Security Management, or Police Science.
• Ten years of security management experience required.
• Certification from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) as a Supervisor or Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) required within twelve months from date of hire.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card required.
• Valid California driver’s license and good driving record required; out-of-state candidates must obtain a valid California driver’s license within three months from date of hire.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to exercise sound reasoning and confidentiality while maintaining a tactful demeanor in dealings with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and staff required.
• Proven successful leadership experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Seven years of leadership experience.
• Experience with aggressive patients and application of least restrictive techniques, including de-escalation techniques.
• Four years of Emergency Preparedness or Disaster Planning experience.
• Business management experience.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission (TJC) Environment of Care standards.
• Knowledge of lean management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage security, safety, and emergency management for Saint Agnes Medical Center and its off-site locations.
• Ensure facilities and grounds are safe and secure through regular inspections and interior and exterior patrols.
• Respond to safety concerns and unusual events with trained employees.
• Develop and ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory agency safety and security policies and procedures, particularly during patient interactions.
• Represent the hospital to outside agencies in safety and security matters.
• Address campus security concerns relating to personal safety, fire, theft, vandalism, and disruptive behavior.
• Oversee daily Security and Valet operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director