Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Manager- FT - Exempt - $59,196.80-$82,950.40 Annually

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center•Walsenburg, CO

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center, we’re committed to creating a safe, secure, and prepared environment for our patients, residents, staff, and community. We’re looking for a proactive, mission-driven leader to serve as our Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Manager. A critical role that sits at the center of our organization’s safety and regulatory excellence. In this role, you won’t just maintain programs—you’ll shape them, lead them, and continuously improve them across our hospital, Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC), clinics, and ambulance services.

Requirements

Associates degree required.
2–3 years of experience in life safety, security, emergency preparedness, facilities operations, or related fields (healthcare experience preferred).
Working knowledge of ICS. NIMS, CMS, NFPA 101, and OSHA requirements (or willingness to learn).
Demonstrated desire and commitment to become the organization’s subject matter expert in life safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations.
Required to submit to a tuberculosis screening process.
Current Colorado driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience in a critical access hospital, rural healthcare environment, or long-term care setting.
Professional certifications such as CHSP, CHEP, CHFM, CPP, or willingness to pursue them.
Experience with HICS, hazard vulnerability assessments, and emergency management exercises.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
CHSP, CHEP, CHFM, CPP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and strengthen our Life Safety Program to ensure full compliance with CMS, NFPA, and other regulatory standards.
Conduct routine life safety audits, risk assessments, and environmental tours.
Maintain accurate life safety drawings, documentation, and compliance records.
Coordinate regulatory surveys, inspections, and follow-up actions.
Drive continuous survey readiness across all facilities.
Take ownership of physical security across all SPRHC locations.
Oversee access control, surveillance systems, and incident response.
Develop and enforce security policies and staff training programs.
Lead investigations into incidents, workplace safety concerns, and security events.
Build strong partnerships with local law enforcement and emergency responders.
Lead the planning and execution of emergency readiness efforts that truly make a difference.
Develop and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) aligned with CMS requirements and HICS.
Coordinate drills, exercises, and after-action improvements.
Manage disaster supplies, communication systems, and response resources.
Support incident command activation during real-world events.
Work closely with leaders across the organization to embed a culture of safety.
Chair or support key committees (Safety, Emergency Preparedness, etc.).
Deliver training and education to staff across departments.
Partner with facilities and operational leaders to integrate best practices.
Oversee program budgets, vendors, and service contracts.