Director Safety, Security & Emergency Management

Georgetown Hospital System • Murrells Inlet, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Director Safety, Security & Emergency Management Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day. A Brief Overview The Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management provides oversight of hospital operations related to waste management, fire protection and prevention, internal and external disaster response, and the security program. Responsibilities include the development and management of the human and financial resources necessary to support these program areas. The role directs and oversees the activities of supervisory personnel, security officers, drivers, and parking attendants, as applicable. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of procedures, standards, and policies related to safety, security, parking, and visitor control. The Director coordinates system safety committees, disaster preparedness committees, and associated resources to ensure organizational readiness and compliance. The role models behaviors aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing, biology, public health, environmental health, emergency management, criminal justice or other related area
• 2 or more years of recent experience as a hospital system safety, security or emergency preparedness director / manager
• Prior experience in strategic disaster preparation including hurricane preparation experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Prior experience in emergency preparedness including strategic planning for disasters and other risks to the community, and coordination of hospital incident command center operations
• Prior experience collaborating with clinical departments and medical staff, senior leadership, or external organizations
• Experience with participation in a large disaster response effort
• Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator - Internatioal Association for Healthcare Security & Safety within 1-1/2 Yrs Required or Certified Protection Professional - American Society for Industrial Security within 1-1/2 Yrs Required or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional - International Board for Certification Services and Management within 1-1/2 Yrs Required
• Certified completion of national disaster courses for hurricane preparedness
• Required completion of the following FEMA courses: IS 100, IS 200, IS 700.
• Ability to see and hear adequately to ensure safe operations and effective communication
• Ability to speak fluent English; Spanish or other secondary language preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience as clinical nurse specialist, respiratory therapist, pharmacist, laboratory technologist, paramedic or other related clinical area
• Preferred completion of the following FEMA courses: IS 300, 400, 800 and IS 13

Responsibilities

• Direct the Emergency Preparedness Program by developing, maintaining, and updating the Emergency Operations Plan for internal and external incidents.
• Oversee safety, security, fire protection, and prevention programs to ensure organizational readiness, regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and standards related to safety, security, parking, and visitor control.
• Serve as the designated Emergency Management leader, ensuring preparedness planning and response activities meet Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate emergency preparedness drills and exercises, and implement corrective actions to strengthen response capabilities.
• Implement and support the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) through organization‑wide education, training, and coordination.
• Conduct routine safety and security risk assessments and recommend improvements to physical security systems, staffing models, and operational controls.
• Manage human and financial resources supporting safety, security, and emergency management programs, including identifying grant opportunities, securing funding, and coordinating approved purchases and training.
• Represent the organization in local, regional, and state emergency planning initiatives by building collaborative relationships with law enforcement, emergency responders, and community partners.
• Exercise authority as the designated Safety Officer to intervene and halt unsafe activities while promoting a culture of safety, preparedness, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
• Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
• Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

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