Director of Security & Emergency Management

Description

COVID-19 vaccination is now optional for all Associates, contractors, volunteers, and vendors at PPGOH. While not required, staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations is strongly encouraged as the best way to protect yourself, our team, and the community we serve. For your convenience, COVID-19 vaccinations are available at our clinics. PPGOH remains committed to fostering a safe and healthy environment and will continue to review health and safety policies as needed. For information on additional local COVID-19 vaccine providers, visit  COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Locations | COVID-19 (ohio.gov)

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking a full-time (37.5 Hours) mission-minded Director of Security and Emergency Management. Must reside in Ohio prior to start date. 

SUMMARY

The Director of Security and Emergency Management provides vision, leadership, and expertise to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive security and emergency management program. This program encompasses general safety, fire protection, life safety, and investigative efforts across the organization. This role leads a dedicated team of security professionals and plays a crucial role in educating all staff on security practices and incident response, ensuring that every Associate understands their role in maintaining a safe and secure environment. Additionally, the Director of Security and Emergency Management will develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and build collaborative partnerships with private sector entities and local, state, regional, and federal stakeholders to coordinate information and activities effectively. This highly visible role demands exceptional experience, skills, demeanor, and the ability to handle challenging and stressful situations with professionalism and composure.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?

Our Mission and Core Values

We deliver innovative health care, education, and advocacy no matter what.

• Accountable - We take responsibility for our actions and decisions 
• Adaptable - We embrace change and remain flexible and resilient 
• Collaborative - We work together, valuing diverse perspectives 
• Kind - We treat everyone with compassion and respect 
• Non-judgmental - We create a safe and inclusive environment 
• Solution-oriented - We each operate as champions who look for effective solutions to challenges 
• Strategic - We approach our work with a clear vision and thoughtful planning

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of security services and operations in order to provide safety and security to all PPGOH properties, staff, visitors and patients.
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, develops and applies security strategies consistent with the identification of current risks, meeting all Agency regulatory and budgetary requirements.
• Ensures 24-hour emergency response to all Agency staff and on-call medical teams.
• Understands, interprets, and enforces new and/or updated local, state, and federal security regulations.
• Maintains positive working relations with internal customers and all outside agencies including local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Acts as the main point person for all PPGOH regional security issues.
• Ensures timely reporting of security incidents to PPFA and oversees the internal security incident reporting system.
• Develops a security strategy for all Agency events and oversees contract security personnel as needed.
• Assesses and responds to community needs; provides consultation to the Senior Leadership Team, board committees, and coalition partners.
• Partners with Facilities to identify appropriate building build-outs and security engineering techniques for hardening building security to any current or prospective spaces.
• Responsible for security coordination for event security including demonstrations, fundraisers, and political activities.
• Responsible for approving our third party constructional agreement with security services.
• Oversees high profile executive personal security and works with national agent to scrub online presence.
• Drafts and coordinates the review of incident management plans and processes to ensure that operational procedures are in place to provide critical infrastructure-related information and assistance (as required) when major threats, incidents, or emergencies occur. Raises items to risk management teams.
• Ensures and oversees the development of regular emergency preparedness drills for Agency compliance.
• Contributes to business continuity planning initiatives alongside the Director of IT and others.
• Participates in the staff risk management and clinical quality committee (RQM) as a subject matter expert on security risks and emergency preparedness
• In partnership with diverse organizations, including government organizations and community-based agencies, creates regional emergency plans for mutual aid assistance for large-scale events.
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, revamps the Agency Crisis Communications Plan.
• Negotiates contracts with emergency supply vendors and provides an adequate level of response for all facilities.
• Conducts research and applicable regulations/standards concerning workplace safety. Integrates findings into policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES

Supervises the Manager of Security; supervises the work of volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrates strong understanding of a wide array of applications for emergency management principles including our primary services lines (i.e., planning, training, exercise, operations support, analysis, etc.) in federal, state, local and commercial business segments.
• Must be familiar with security systems (i.e. camera, access and control).
• Ability to ensure 24-hour response for security or disaster recovery emergencies.
• Must be willing to travel to all PPGOH sites.
• Senior leadership skills with demonstrated ability to implement and carry out strategic plans.
• Responsible for properly handling emotional situations and independently solving a variety of difficult situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be knowledgeable in mass emergency notification systems and underlining principles in crisis communications.
• Must possess proven investigation tactics and techniques for internal and external practices.
• Ability to fulfil some of the duties of the Senior Leadership Team in their absence.
• Accountable for department budget and proposals.
• Ability to manage time effectively with key stakeholders responsible for executive security plans.
• Ability to develop and manage high level of talent.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s degree preferred

4 years equivalent work experience and job knowledge in lieu of a degree

PPGOH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC), may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Salary : $74,250 - $90,794