Director of Security

Job Summary: The Director of Security provides systemwide leadership and oversight for all security operations across the four-hospitals in the LA Market. This position is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive security program that protects patients, staff, visitors and hospital assets while supporting a welcoming, patient-centered environment. The Director oversees physical security systems, workplace violence prevention, regulatory compliance, incident response and security staffing across all campuses. The role ensures alignment with TJC, CMS, DHS, OSHA, Title 22, NFPA, and HIPAA requirements and collaborates closely with hospital leadership, clinical teams, HR Facilities and external agencies to maintain a safe and secure environment. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Essential Functions: 

• Provides hospital wide leadership and direction in all areas of security, loss control, security, best practices and security programs including strategic planning and hospital wide collaboration. Collaborates with hospital administration and department and external groups to effectively resolve security related issues.
• Designs, establishes, and maintains an organization structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives; recruits, employees, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff.
• Development, implementation, and monitoring of the required safety management plans including a not limited to those related to emergency preparedness, in accordance with JCAHO, DHS, and OSHA standards, as well as the requirements of Title 22.
• Responsible for the ongoing implementation of the HPP grant including Partner with umbrella hospitals, clinics, providers, and county to develop systems for mutual aid for bed capacity, staffing, business continuity planning, community outreach Committee, and other resources. Responsible for making sure the hospital meets the HPP contract deliverables annually.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, standards, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement that will ensure the highest level of security for the hospital staff and assets and the lowest risk of loss and liability to the organization.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the security department budget
• Monitors security conditions and conducts ongoing analysis of data received from both external and internal sources and advises administration on appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Develops and implements a security training strategy for the hospital community and ensures appropriate steps are taken to ensure hospital wide security compliance. Provides frequent communications to the administration regarding community concerning security.
• Oversees and provides direction for major security related projects and physical security technologies including but not limited to, alarm systems, video surveillance systems, security services and various other related systems.
• Oversees and directs security efforts across the hospital to identify security initiatives and standards. Provides technical expertise and facilitates implementation.
• Participates and provides leadership on various hospital wide committees, councils, and process improvement teams, acting in an advisory capacity.
• Work closely with hospital leadership, department heads, and external agencies to promote a culture of safety and security.
• Provides hospital wide guidance regarding "best practice" business security standards, solutions, and guidance to maintain a secure environment for the protection of personnel, property, and information.
• Interprets security laws, regulations, and contract requirements; directs subordinates in enforcing compliance; and maintains relationships with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and other issues of security requirements.
• Oversee security incident response planning and investigation of breaches; assists with disciplinary and