Director, Security

Overview

St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services.  It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

 

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Responsibilities

The Public Safety/Security Director will assist the Director of Plant Operations by supervising and directing the operation of the Security Department. Will provide day-to-day supervision and management of the Security staff. Will ensure that all requirements, regulations and documentation involving the security department is completed. The Public Safety/Security Director will secure and protect the patients, visitors, staff, building, and property. Will investigate and submit reports on assaults, thefts, damage to personal and facility property and all related security issues. Assists the staff in the handling of combative persons and situations. Will maintain communication with the local law enforcement agencies. This position is typically for multi-facility locations and/or large hospital campuses.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

1. High School diploma or equivalent required

2. Two (2) year college degree preferred

3. Five (5) years experience in healthcare security supervision work or related field.

4. PC 832 / Level 1 law enforcement training or higher.

5. Reserve Deputy / Police Officer experience. Can be substituted for experience with the Department of Corrections, Military Law Enforcement, or healthcare security management.

6. Able to manage security operations at multiple locations/sites

 

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

 

1. State Drivers license upon hire 2. Current DMV H6 report or Driving History Report