Director Security

Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a security leader with deep expertise in healthcare operations, emergency preparedness, and risk management? Do you excel at building high-performing teams and ensuring safe environments across complex, multi-site healthcare systems? This leadership opportunity invites your expertise.

The Role: 

The Director, Regional Security is accountable for the management and regional oversight of Security Services across all Providence Health & Services locations in the Alaska Region, including hospitals, clinics, and satellite sites.

This role is responsible for strategic planning, operational standardization, daily operations, personnel leadership, and financial performance of Security Services. The Director ensures that the Security Management Plan is effectively developed and implemented across all service areas.

The Director serves as the primary security consultant to Providence Health System Real Estate Strategy and Operations (RESO), supporting system-wide security assessments, incident management, and development of physical security standards.

This role partners closely with the Providence Alaska Service Operations Center and collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The Director provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure the safety of staff, patients, visitors, and facilities.

What You'll Do:

Security Strategy & Regional Leadership

• Lead strategic planning, operational standardization, and performance of Security Services across the Alaska Region

• Develop and implement budgets, long-term plans, and regional security initiatives

• Serve on and chair system, regional, and divisional committees and councils

Security Operations & Program Management

• Oversee all security operations across hospitals, clinics, and high-risk care settings (e.g., ED, behavioral health, NICU, women and newborn services)

• Ensure standardized and high-quality security services across all locations

• Develop and maintain the Security Management Plan and serve as regional subject matter expert

Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management

• Lead development and implementation of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Business Continuity plans

• Coordinate systems for identifying, evaluating, monitoring, and mitigating liability and security risks

• Support workplace violence program development in collaboration with safety and clinical leadership

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Environment of Care and NFPA 99 standards

Law Enforcement & External Partnerships

• Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure coordinated crisis response

• Maintain professional affiliations and stay connected with industry security organizations

• Represent Providence security leadership in the community and professional forums

Security Systems, Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement regional security policies, standards, and best practices

• Assess emerging trends, technologies, and risks to improve security capabilities

• Support system-wide physical security standards in partnership with RESO

Workforce Leadership & Development

• Oversee all personnel management activities including hiring, scheduling, coaching, development, and performance management

• Promote professional development through education, training, and certifications

• Build cohesive, high-performing security teams across the region

Training, Education & Capability Building