Director, Safety and Security Services

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Department

Security

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Director of Safety and Security directs, and coordinates activities related to the protection of the safety and security of the hospital assets, employees, patients, visitors and others. Champions a culture of safety through leadership, role modeling, teaching, and mentoring to ensure the safety and security of staff, patients, and visitors in all Denver Health facilities and buildings where Denver Health services are provided. Will be responsible for management of physical security systems, including oversight of security guard services, access control software and issuance of identification badges and keys, as we as other technical security systems. Has authority to stop unsafe, non-clinical activities or practices or intervene when environmental conditions immediately threaten the life or health of the occupants of the facility. Responsible for tracking and monitoring compliance in the Support Services Department related to any federal, state, or local regulation as well as accreditation standards and other applicable standards or guidelines. This position requires regular communications with multiple work teams and groups across Denver Health, as well as stakeholders at all levels throughout the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees compliance programs under the Support Services umbrella and tracks compliance with The Joint Commission’s Environment of Care and Life Safety chapters. Additionally, establishes requirements related to compliance related to federal safety and environmental programs to maintain constant readiness for surveys and inspections. (10%)
• Serves as a primary point of contact for federal, state, local, and organizational regulatory compliance agencies. (10%)
• Conducts risk assessments to develop a comprehensive risk profile to determine organizational gaps, emerging risks, and compliance impacts. Develops strategies to assist the organization in managing and mitigating current and emerging risks. (10%)
• Develops, influences and nurtures trust-based relationships with business unit leaders, government officials, and professional organizations. (10%)
• Builds, motivates, and leads a professional team attuned to organizational culture, responsive to business needs, and committed to integrity and excellence (10%)
• Prohibits any non-clinical activities or practices that may be unsafe or cause harm to patients, staff, or visitors. (10%)
• Oversees plans, policies, programs, and systems that ensure transparent and perpetual compliance with all regulatory requirements applicable to the physical environment. (10%)
• Coordinates the on-going, organization-wide system of information collection, evaluation, and appropriate dissemination of regulatory changes, identified deficiencies and opportunities for improvement relative to regulatory requirements related to security and the physical environment. (10%)
• Establishes training requirements and content for new employees as well as ongoing education efforts for existing employees relating to regulatory compliance, security, and activities necessary to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors. (10%)
• Serves on appropriate organizational committees, including Environment of Care and Workplace Violence Committee. (10%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required

Work Experience:

• 10+ years experience in related roles at the management level required

Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
   
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
   
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
   
• Communicating — Communicating effectively orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience, express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
   
• Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.