Position Summary

The Director of Security & Emergency Management supports the Administrative Director of Support Services in the operational coordination and implementation of organizational programs related to Emergency Management, Workplace Violence Prevention, Security Operations, Environment of Care, and Life Safety compliance activities throughout Hunterdon Health facilities and offsite locations.

The position serves as an operational leader for healthcare public safety initiatives and assists with regulatory readiness activities, emergency preparedness operations, Environment of Care rounds, Life Safety compliance initiatives, hazard surveillance activities, construction-related safety coordination, and multidisciplinary safety programs in support of organizational safety objectives and regulatory requirements.

The Director of Security & Emergency Management collaborates closely with Facilities Management, Emergency Management, Security Operations, clinical leadership, and support departments to support a safe, secure, and regulatory-compliant healthcare environment while assisting the Safety Officer with operational implementation of Environment of Care and Life Safety initiatives.

This role supports Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) operations, emergency response coordination, workplace violence prevention activities, healthcare security operations, and organizational emergency preparedness initiatives while maintaining collaborative relationships with external emergency response agencies, law enforcement, OEM agencies, and regulatory partners

Primary Position Responsibilities
1. Public Safety Program Leadership

Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for organizational programs related to Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Security, Workplace Violence Prevention, Environment of Care, Life Safety, and Environmental Safety throughout Hunterdon Health facilities and offsite locations. Oversees integrated public safety operations supporting organizational resilience, regulatory compliance, emergency response readiness, and safe healthcare environments.

2.Healthcare Security Operations Oversight

Directs healthcare security operations throughout the organization including staffing operations, officer deployment, investigations, access control activities, visitor management operations, workplace violence response, emergency response coordination, and security technology management. Oversees Security leadership personnel, Security Officers, Patient & Visitor Ambassadors, and related operational activities supporting safe and professional healthcare security operations.

3. Workplace Violence Prevention Program Management

Provides executive oversight for the Workplace Violence Prevention Program including multidisciplinary committee leadership, policy development, environmental risk assessments, training initiatives, incident review, corrective action planning, and regulatory compliance activities. Chairs the Workplace Violence Prevention Committee and collaborates with organizational leadership to support staff safety and violence prevention initiatives.

4. Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Management Oversight

Directs organizational Emergency Preparedness activities including the development, implementation, maintenance, and annual review of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA), emergency response procedures, continuity planning, and preparedness initiatives. Oversees emergency preparedness drills, exercises, active shooter training, Emergency Operations Center operations, Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) activities, after-action reporting, and corrective action planning associated with all-hazards emergency management activities.

5. Emergency Response and Incident Command Operations

Provides leadership during organizational emergencies, incidents, operational disruptions, and planned events. Supports Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) operations, Emergency Operations Center coordination, emergency communications, incident documentation, operational decision-making, and multidisciplinary emergency response activities in accordance with organizational emergency management procedures.

6. Security Technology and Emergency Communications Oversight

Oversees organizational security technology platforms and emergency communication systems including access control systems, CCTV systems, weapons detection technology, visitor and vendor management systems, panic alarm systems, and mass notification platforms. Supports operational readiness, technology integration, reporting, emergency communications, and system reliability associated with organizational safety and security operations.

7. Environment of Care, Life Safety, and Environmental Safety Oversight

Provides oversight for Environment of Care rounds, environmental risk assessments, hazard surveillance activities, safety inspections, Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) activities, fire drill coordination, fire safety compliance initiatives, and construction-related safety activities throughout hospital and offsite facilities. Supports organizational compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, and New Jersey Department of Health standards related to healthcare safety and life safety programs.

8. Regulatory Compliance and Policy Management

Develops, reviews, updates, and maintains organizational policies, procedures, operational guidelines, risk assessments, and regulatory documentation related to Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Security, Workplace Violence Prevention, Environment of Care, and organizational safety programs. Supports regulatory readiness activities and organizational compliance initiatives associated with accreditation and healthcare regulatory standards.

9. External Agency Coordination and Public Safety Collaboration

Maintains collaborative working relationships with local, county, state, and regional emergency response agencies including law enforcement, EMS agencies, fire departments, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), healthcare coalitions, regulatory agencies, and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office. Represents Hunterdon Health during emergency planning activities, investigations, preparedness initiatives, external response coordination, and community public safety activities.

10. Operational Reporting, Data Management, and Performance Improvement

Oversees operational reporting, incident trending, workplace violence reporting, Environment of Care reporting, emergency preparedness documentation, security metrics, and related performance improvement initiatives. Utilizes organizational software platforms, reporting systems, environmental rounding applications, emergency management systems, and operational technologies to support data analysis, operational decision-making, and regulatory compliance activities.

11. Leadership, Staff Development, and Organizational Support

Provides leadership, mentoring, operational guidance, and performance oversight for departmental personnel supporting a culture of professionalism, accountability, preparedness, customer service, and continuous improvement. Participates in organizational committees, operational initiatives, strategic planning activities, and multidisciplinary projects supporting organizational safety, operational effectiveness, and healthcare resilience.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

• Associate Degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Healthcare Administration, Occupational Safety, Fire Science, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Healthcare Administration, Occupational Safety, Fire Science, Environmental Health and Safety, Criminal Justice, or related field.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in healthcare public safety, healthcare security, emergency management, emergency preparedness, Environment of Care, workplace violence prevention, regulatory compliance, Life Safety, or related operational healthcare environment, including prior leadership, supervisory, or management experience.

Preferred:

• Previous leadership experience supporting healthcare security operations, Emergency Preparedness programs, Environment of Care activities, workplace violence prevention initiatives, regulatory readiness activities, Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) operations, emergency exercises and drills, healthcare safety programs, security technology systems, investigations, or multidisciplinary public safety operations within a hospital or healthcare setting.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

• Valid Driver's License
• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certifications including ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within established departmental timeframe
• Completion of organizational and departmental training requirements related to workplace violence prevention, emergency management, healthcare security operations, emergency response, and regulatory compliance within established departmental timeframe

Preferred:

• Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP)
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
• AVADE Instructor Certification
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Certification
• Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA)
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) advanced coursework
• OSHA, Emergency Management, Fire Safety, Workplace Violence Prevention, Healthcare Security, or Public Safety related certifications

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

• Strong knowledge of healthcare emergency preparedness, healthcare security operations, workplace violence prevention, Environment of Care, life safety, and healthcare public safety principles
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, and New Jersey Department of Health standards related to healthcare security, emergency preparedness, workplace violence prevention, and safety programs
• Strong leadership, operational management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary public safety operations and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure during emergencies, incidents, workplace violence events, and stressful operational situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively coordinate with executive leadership, clinical departments, Facilities Management, Human
• Resources, Security, Information Technology, and external emergency response agencies
• Experience managing healthcare security operations, workplace violence prevention initiatives, investigations, emergency preparedness activities, and regulatory compliance programs
• Strong knowledge of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), Emergency Operations Center operations, and healthcare emergency response procedures
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, web-based applications, access control systems, CCTV systems, visitor management platforms, weapons detection systems, mass notification systems, environmental rounding systems, and other operational technologies
• Ability to manage security operations, emergency response activities, staffing operations, investigations, and regulatory initiatives simultaneously
• Strong documentation, reporting, data management, and performance improvement skills
• Ability to conduct environmental risk assessments, workplace violence risk assessments, safety rounds, inspections, and compliance monitoring activities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all operational, regulatory, and investigative activities
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain organizational policies, procedures, operational guidelines, and emergency response plans

Preferred:

• Previous healthcare public safety, healthcare security management, emergency management, or healthcare safety leadership experience
• Experience managing healthcare security technology systems including access control, CCTV, weapons detection, and visitor management platforms
• Experience coordinating hospital emergency preparedness drills, exercises, and emergency response operations
• Experience with Environment of Care rounds, Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), life safety compliance activities, and healthcare construction safety initiatives
• Experience with workplace violence prevention programs, behavioral emergency response, and threat mitigation initiatives
• Experience with healthcare regulatory surveys, accreditation readiness, and organizational compliance activities
• Experience developing policies, procedures, training programs, operational guidelines, and multidisciplinary safety initiatives
• Experience working with local emergency response agencies, healthcare coalitions, Office of Emergency
• Management (OEM) organizations, law enforcement agencies, or prosecutors' offices
• Familiarity with healthcare investigations, emergency communications systems, incident reporting systems, and operational performance reporting