Director, Security (Full Time) - Day - MMC Southern Campus

Job Overview:

In support of the Corporate Security mission "to compassionately protect and help the people, property, and quality of our health system, together", the Director of Security is instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors and visitors by being confident, leading, communicating effectively, monitoring performance, motivating staff and offering recognition. The Director of Security is responsible for the daily operation of the Security Department and their staffs' actions which include monitoring and patrolling our facilities, responding to emergencies, collaborating with key internal stakeholders and external agencies, assisting with investigations, workforce safety training and awareness, de-escalating workplace violence, and risk mitigation. The Director of Security demonstrates exceptional Leadership skills, and customer service while providing direction to the Security Staff. The candidate will have the ability to Operate with a high degree of integrity, courage, compassion, autonomy and authority while working within the framework of RWJBarnabas Health philosophy and policies. The Director of Security will co-chair the hospital Workplace Violence Committee and work to proactively address the evolving risk landscape through a science driven, best practice approach involving training, intelligence, investigations, training, standards, policy, and security technology implementation.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A minimum of 8 years of corporate security, private security, or hospital security / hospital emergency management experience.
• Law Enforcement, public sector emergency management and military experience can reduce corporate security experience requirement by 4 years.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possession of a valid New Jersey Driver's License with eligibility to be covered by RWJBH insurance carrier. Must be certified in ICS 100, 200, 300 for Healthcare. Must be certified in NIMS 700 NRP 800.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently across a highly matrixed organization.
• Ability to acquire certification for de-escalation training within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Must be results/goal oriented, decision maker and strategic planner with critical thinking capabilities.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, education in Corporate Security, National Security, Criminal Justice, Law, Business Management, Crisis Management, Emergency Management, Intelligence, Military, or related fields are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing intelligence and investigative programs.
• Threat and Risk Assessment experience is preferred.
• Ability to brief at all levels of the company, including senior leadership and affiliate administrative leadership.
• Experience in the management of security budgets, including cost benefit analysis.
• Ability to assess and manage external security and intelligence vendors.
• Experience partnering with local, state, and federal law enforcement.

Scheduling Requirements

• 7:00am 3:30pm
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Experience with Critical Thinking in Emergency Response Situations.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Preferred Security Certification(s), including from ASIS International or IAHSS.
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including excel, point, word, and virtual meeting and communication tools.
• Hospital Vulnerability Assessment and Security Risk Assessment experience is preferred.
• Can possess a valid State of New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun, but not required.
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Significant collaboration capabilities, including experience working with Human Resources, Security, IT, Communications, and other critical internal stakeholders.
• Change management and people leadership skills.
• Personal and professional standards of integrity and compassion.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Incident / Logging / Dispatching / Case Management Software.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer