Manager, Security

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI
•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health is seeking an experienced Security Manager to provide strategic leadership for security operations and ensure a safe environment while advancing organizational goals, operational excellence, and exceptional service. The role oversees security personnel and department operations, manages budgets and resources, develops team members, and serves as the primary liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. It supports the organization’s mission through proactive safety initiatives, effective risk management, and strong community partnerships. The position is based onsite at the Main Campus in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and is typically scheduled for days, Monday through Friday. The manager must be willing to work outside standard hours based on business needs. The position is 1.0 FTE, with a starting salary of $86,000 annually and potential for higher compensation based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in a related field; preferably in a law enforcement field.
  • Two years of progressive work experience in security and/or law enforcement.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Prior supervisory or management experience in security or law enforcement.
  • Experience collaborating with regulatory agencies and law enforcement partners.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team development skills.
  • Strong knowledge of security operations, investigations, incident reporting, and risk mitigation practices.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, staff, and public safety agencies.
  • Willingness to work outside standard hours based on business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for security operations and help ensure a safe environment.
  • Oversee security personnel and department operations.
  • Manage department budgets and resources.
  • Develop team members.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Support proactive safety initiatives, risk management, and community partnerships.
  • Practice and promote behavior consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Generous retirement contribution
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition Invest Program offering up to $3,000 per year
  • Access to hundreds of internal courses
  • Career Development Center
  • Inclusive celebration program
  • Unconscious Bias Training
  • Patient Care resources
  • 18% discount on Verizon data plan
  • 20% discount on Gundersen services not covered by insurance
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