Job DescriptionOverview Purpose Statement/Position Summary: Manages and supervises the hospital's day-to-day security operations and security personnel. Implement security strategies, policies, procedures, and standards established by department leadership to ensure the security of patients, visitors, staff, property, assets, and organizational information. Maintains efficient and effective security operations while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. Oversee routine security operations, investigations, inspections, incident response activities, and physical security technologies. Supports threat assessment, workplace violence prevention, emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, and crisis response efforts. Develops and delivers security-related training and communications to promote awareness of security policies, procedures, and potential risks. Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external agencies, including law enforcement and emergency response partners, to support security operations and incident management. Monitors departmental performance, oversees contracted security services, supports compliance and quality improvement initiatives, and assists with budget development, resource planning, and operational reporting.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: Required: - 4+ years of demonstrated expertise in security operations, physical security, workplace violence prevention, investigations, emergency preparedness, security technology, and law enforcement coordination; conducting security assessments and investigations; implementing security policies, procedures, and training programs; managing operational budgets and vendor relationships; and exercising sound judgment, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills in a healthcare or similarly complex environment.
Preferred: Knowledge of healthcare security operations, including the protection of patients, visitors, staff, physicians, facilities, and critical infrastructure, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and administrative leaders, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Information Technology, and law enforcement, as well as familiarity with healthcare accreditation standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements related to hospital security and workplace safety.
Education/Licensure/Certification: Required: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and substantial relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS), including experience supporting hospital emergency operations, incident command and coordination with law enforcement, fire, EMS and other public safety partners.
Preferred: - Advanced degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, healthcare administration, emergency management or related discipline.
- One or more of the following: Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA), and/or Certified Threat Manager (CTM). Prior law enforcement, military, government security or other relevant public safety experience combined with substantial healthcare security leadership experience.
Pay Scale Information $131,352.00-$178,638.72CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
