Manager Security Services

Manager, Security Services – Kootenai Health

Are you a proactive leader passionate about creating a safe, secure, and resilient environment? At Kootenai Health
, the Manager of Security Services plays a vital role in protecting our patients, staff, visitors, property, and assets while shaping a culture of safety and preparedness across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, implement innovative security strategies, and make a visible impact on our healthcare community every day.

Lead and oversee all Security Services operations, including staffing, scheduling, training, and professional development.

Maintain a visible security presence, ensuring the protection of patients, staff, visitors, property, and assets.

Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to design, enforce, and improve security policies and procedures.

Assess risks, develop proactive solutions, and drive cultural change through education, training, and leadership.

Work closely with the Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management on compliance, policy enforcement, and emergency preparedness initiatives.

Manage budgets, resources, and operations while fostering a team culture of accountability, growth, and excellence.

Educate, coach, and inspire staff, with the authority to certify others in key security programs and backup training roles.

Exercise creativity, independent judgment, and leadership to accomplish goals and meet evolving security challenges.

AA degree OR four years of full‑time supervisory security experience required; advanced certifications, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Proven experience in healthcare security operations and management.

Instructor/trainer experience with the ability to certify staff in key programs.

Required certifications: MOAB, HICS, NIMS.

Valid motor vehicle license with willingness to operate vehicles in the course of employment.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; new employees will receive Kootenai Health BLS training within 60 days of hire.

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full‑time employees. For part‑time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part‑time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well‑being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility.
  
  Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we’ll help you pay for it.
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre‑tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• An award‑winning and incentive‑driven wellness program, including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching.
• Robust and interactive employee referral program.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
• Employees receive discounts at the Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more!
• And much more.

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high‑quality, person‑centered healthcare team, we can’t wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part‑time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit‑eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

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