Director Security

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Job Title & Specialty Area: Director Security Department: Security Location: Dallas Main - (Travel to all Children's locations including Houston; East Texas and Northern market (5 locations) Shift: Day Job Type: (On-Site)
Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary: The Director of Security is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of security operations across a designated Children's Health hospital market. This senior leadership role involves developing and executing strategic security initiatives that ensure the safety and protection of patients, visitors, staff, and organizational assets. The Director is accountable for establishing and maintaining comprehensive security policies and procedures, managing and mentoring security personnel, and fostering collaboration with other departments to integrate security into broader operational workflows. In addition, the Director conducts risk assessments at designated facilities, leads security emergency preparedness efforts, and oversees incident response and recovery processes. This role requires a deep understanding of healthcare security along with strong leadership and communication skills to promote a culture of security, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Responsibilities:
In conjunction with senior leadership, administers and directs all departmental activities within assigned areas of responsibility, including, but not limited to, daily operations, team engagement, team structure, team priorities, and performance management. Develops, tracks, and maintains operational performance metrics for Security in assigned area of responsibility to ensure the highest quality service is provided at all times. Maintains professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, and/or professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest techniques, technologies, and developments in Security. Responsible for financial stewardship/budget for assigned area of responsibility. Plans and implements growth and development opportunities for team members. WORK EXPERIENCE At least 7 years leadership experience in security, law enforcement or military required; at least 5 years healthcare experience; demonstrated ability to effectively work with law enforcement preferred EDUCATION Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Private Security Bureau Registration - Non-Commissioned Security Officer training and certification 180 Days required
• Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) preferred
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You: • Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. • 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure • Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) • Caregiver Leave • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
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