Director of Security

Empresa: University of Maryland Medical System
Tipo de empleo: A tiempo completo

Job Description
General Summary
Under limited supervision leads the UMMC Security and physical access programs at the Downtown Campus.  Develops and oversees departmental policies, procedures, quality and safety standards designed to provide both a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all patients, staff, and visitors. Scope of services encompasses traditional security operations, access control, training, workplace violence, processes and policies. Responsible for planning, staffing, and effective and efficient utilization of resources to safeguard and better serve the patient satisfaction of security services rendered.
This position reports to the VP of Public Safety and is accountable for overseeing daily security operations, directing and deploying security resources, security investigations, managing security incidents, and providing expertise on, visitors management systems, security systems integration, operational efficiencies and modernization of security technologies, workplace violence processes, and training. Provides executive counsel to senior leadership related to security, technology and business process direction.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Develops, implements and maintains a comprehensive strategic security management plan, including the evaluation of current and proposed departmental goals and objectives in accordance with the UMMS mission, vision, and values.
Serves as a liaison with other internal and external healthcare security leaders.
Coordinates security efforts with the University of Maryland, the Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland State Police, and other appropriate police departments.
Coordinates security efforts with other local, state, and federal law enforcement and security agencies
2. Assures patient, employee safety and security, and visitor access in accordance with institutional policies and procedures and governmental/accreditation regulations.
Oversees daily operations of security department to ensure effective operations
Provides expertise in visitor control, access procedures, security screening, including state of the art technologies, visitor’s management systems, visitors/staff controls, access procedures, etc.
Provides protection services to the Medical System’s Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management, and Board Members, as needed.
Administers and trains for response to daily Heliport Operation requirements.
Conducts physical security inspections and recommends ways to improve the protection of patients, staff, visitors, and property.
Reviews construction and renovations to ensure proper maintenance of the security standards and consistency with infrastructure systems and plans.
Controls access at all portal via electronic security and “manned’ posts where visitors are greeted, checked-in and badged.
3. Develops and recommends department operating budget and manages resources according to approved budget.  Monitors departmental expenditures to assure fiscal responsibility and accountability. Experience in developing, executing, and managing contracts.
4. Formulates and implements training programs for security and Medical System staff.
Prepares and conducts orientation and training classes for internal Security officers.  Coordinates presentations and in-service training with the Department of Human Resources, other department staff members and outside agencies, including UMAB Campus Police, Baltimore City Police Department, and the Baltimore City Fire Department.
Coordinates and delivers annual CPR, Heliport Operations and all other security certification training.
Develops and implements hospital-wide training programs, such as, Security Awareness, Workplace Violence, Active Shooter, etc.
5. Directs investigatory services for the UMMC and related entities.
Conducts criminal and incident investigations by questioning staff, patients, and suspects adhering to UMMC and generally accepted confidentiality practices while maintaining a customer-oriented approach.
Works collaboratively with the Department of Human Resources to conduct background investigations on prospective employees.
6. Create various daily/weekly/monthly system reports, such as statistical information, trend analysis and quality assurance, as needed for administrative review.
7. Supervises the performance of Security personnel including, hiring, firing, disciplining, training and development and performance review.  Establishes standards of performance and productivity and determines staffing needs.