Who We Are:

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ locations across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job:

As the Executive Director of Security at Southern New Hampshire Health, you will be the strategic and operational leader responsible for protecting the safety and well-being of thousands of employees, patients, and visitors across a complex healthcare system. This role is pivotal in shaping a secure, welcoming, and resilient environment that supports SNHH’s mission of compassionate, high-quality care.

You will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and work in close collaboration with clinical leaders, facilities, IT security, legal/risk, HR, and public safety agencies at all levels. Your leadership will span across multiple campuses, including the main 188-bed medical center and numerous ambulatory and off-site locations throughout southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you will:

• Set and execute the enterprise-wide security and emergency management strategy

• Lead a multidisciplinary Protective Services team, fostering a culture of service, safety, and psychological security

• Oversee all aspects of physical security, including surveillance, access control, threat assessment, and workplace violence prevention

• Serve as the Incident Commander during emergencies and lead preparedness efforts in alignment with FEMA ICS/NIMS standards

• Drive innovation through the integration of advanced technologies such as AI video analytics, real-time location systems, and weapons detection

• Develop and manage multimillion-dollar budgets, pursue external funding, and demonstrate ROI through data-driven reporting

• Represent SNHH in regional emergency preparedness coalitions and public safety partnerships

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the security team and across the organization

This role is ideal for a visionary leader who can balance vigilance with empathy, drive cultural transformation, and ensure SNHH remains a safe and healing space for all.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all daily protective services operations across multiple campuses

• Maintain and exercise the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

• Serve as on-call Incident Commander for all-hazards events

• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets

• Produce strategic roadmaps, master plans, and performance dashboards

• Oversee security technology systems and vendor relationships

• Launch career pathways and training programs for security staff

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (DNV, CMS, OSHA, etc.)

• Act as liaison to law enforcement and emergency agencies

• Chair the Workplace Violence Prevention Committee and Security Steering Council

Who You Are / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• Minimum 10 years of progressive security leadership, including 5 years in acute care or law enforcement/military command

• Eligible for NH armed-officer status; valid driver’s license required

• Expert in ICS/NIMS, CPTED, workplace violence prevention, and security technologies

• Strong communicator with crisis leadership and negotiation skills

• Proven ability to lead high-performance teams and manage multimillion-dollar budgets

• Comfortable briefing executive leadership and board members

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees

• Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance

• Tuition reimbursement & Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program

• 403(b) Retirement savings plans

• Continuous earned time accrual

• And so much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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