Director- Security | South

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

2d

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Responsible for planning, implementing, directing, coordinating and controlling the security program for MLH assigned facilities. Demonstrates and leads a department with a customer service focus which may involve workplace violence. Provides leadership in responding to bio-terrorism and disaster planning and demonstrates appropriate application and removal of restraint devices. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Responsible for planning, implementing, directing, coordinating and controlling the security program for MLH assigned facilities. Demonstrates and leads a department with a customer service focus which may involve workplace violence. Provides leadership in responding to bio-terrorism and disaster planning and demonstrates appropriate application and removal of restraint devices. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• Required - Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice
• Required - Security or law enforcement 3-5 years
• Knowledge of security and criminal investigation methods and operations.
• Knowledge of security operations in a multi-facility organization preferred.
• Ability to model integrity and honesty to subordinates.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, management and members of the public.
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people toward the accomplishment of work and organizational goals.
• Skill in negotiating with and between individuals and groups of people, including Associates and management
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The Associate is required to travel locally frequently.
• The Associate must have the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - Substitutions Allowed: Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in security or law enforcement field.
• 5-7 years

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, implements and controls Security operations to meet department goals and objectives.
• Maintains and develops a competent, productive, and quality-conscious workforce.
• Develops and implements processes through orientation, training, and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated throughout their employment.
• Promotes the flow of information by establishing, utilizing, and maintaining effective communication systems within and outside the department.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
• Directs unit-based quality monitoring and evaluation activities and implements measures to ensure that hospital, DNV and other quality standards are met.
• Develops, administers, and monitors formulary and operating policies and procedures for the Security department.
• Prepares annual expense budget, capital budget, and human capital planning for the Security department.
• Promotes and maintains an environment that encourages and provides appropriate opportunity for the staff's professional development and achievement of annual performance objectives.

What This Job Offers

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