Director - Public Safety, Full Time

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

Oversight of Public Safety & Security at Community hospital facilities Participates in ministry and community initiatives as requested or assigned. Assists with developing guidelines, standard practices, benchmarks, and other data necessary to ensure consistency. Performs security assessments and management plans at Community facilities as needed or in accordance with established schedule.

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or HS diploma with equivalent experience in lieu of degree, as outlined below.   Experience: 5 years of leadership within law enforcement, Healthcare or Hospital Public Safety, Security, or Emergency Management experience for those meeting degree requirements.  In lieu of degree, 8 years of leadership experience in law enforcement, Healthcare or Hospital Public Safety, Security, or Emergency Management
• Certifications: Prefer IAHSS, CLEET, HIMS, FEMA, or other relevant certification, or must complete certification within 12 months of hire
• Other: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Manages others in a kind, courteous, and professional manner. Ability to direct, manage, and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously and to adapt rapidly to changing schedules, priorities, conditions, and workflow. Ability to efficiently staff departments using workflow volumes while maintaining budget compliance.Must be able to complete IAHSS CHPA certification within 18 months of employment.Job Required Mandatory Training: Must complete all Mercy mandatory training, including but not limited to all Corporate Compliance, Emergency Preparedness, Fire and Safety, Infection Control, Hazards Communication, and any other annual competencies as deemed necessary by Mercy

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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