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Assistant Director of Public Safety

Johns Hopkins Health System

Lead Safety. Inspire Excellence. Protect What Matters Most.

Johns Hopkins Health System is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Public Safety to help lead security and safety operations within one of the nation's premier healthcare systems. This leadership position partners with the Director of Public Safety to oversee daily operations, develop high-performing teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.

If you are an accomplished public safety professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for healthcare security, we encourage you to apply.

The Assistant Director of Public Safety is responsible for supporting the strategic and operational leadership of the Public Safety Department. This role oversees security operations, supervises personnel, develops emergency preparedness initiatives, ensures compliance with healthcare safety regulations, and works collaboratively with hospital leadership to promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily public safety and security operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Public Safety staff, including hiring, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
• Monitor and maintain security technologies including surveillance cameras, access control systems, alarms, and weapons detection systems.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate security policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Lead emergency preparedness planning, drills, and incident response efforts.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate responses to security incidents, workplace violence events, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership, Facilities, Human Resources, and external law enforcement and emergency agencies.
• Prepare reports, maintain compliance documentation, and communicate operational updates to senior leadership.
• Promote a culture of safety through staff education, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

• Five (5) or more years of experience in public safety, security, or emergency management, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare safety and security regulations.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing emergency situations in high-pressure environments.
• Working knowledge of modern security technologies and emergency response systems.

• Valid driver's license with no more than 5 current points.
• Ability to successfully complete post-hire training including:
  • CPR
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Narcan
  • De-escalation Training
• Maryland applicants:
  • Maryland Security Guard License (or apply within 2 weeks of hire and obtain within 90 days).
• Sibley Memorial Hospital applicants:
  • DC Security Officer License (or apply within 2 weeks of hire and obtain within 45 days).
• All Children's Hospital applicants:
  • Florida Class "D" Security License (obtain within 180 days if not currently licensed).
• IAHSS Supervisor Certification required within 12 months of hire.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

Exceptions may be considered for candidates under 21 with qualifying:

• Military experience
• Law enforcement experience
• Comparable healthcare security experience