Administrative Manager Safety & Security - Children's Behavioral Health Center

Position Title

Administrative Manager Safety & Security - Children's Behavioral Health Center

Security

Under the direction of the AVP of Security and Enterprise Assets, you are responsible for the coordination and implementation of Security standards to facilitate a secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

• Accountable for the assessment, deployment, and operation of a high-level security program across multiple facilities.
• Responsible for conducting on‑site risk and security assessments; review incident reports; develop plans to enhance operational security; provide security recommendations as necessary to mitigate any identified risks.
• Monitor, audit, and analyze security operations to assess/mitigate risk on a regular basis.
• Generate reports with metrics (KPIs) to assess security program progression.
• Manage daily security operations to ensure alignment and compliance with security goals.
• Lead collaboration with key stakeholders and cross‑functional departments in the hospital and ambulatory environments.
• Educate, train, and support staff to ensure emergency response readiness, controlled access, and incident reporting.
• Responsible for assuring compliance with all quality and regulatory standards, identifying and measuring key performance and quality indicators, and continuing job‑specific education for self and staff.
• Represent Security as part of the Environment of Care (EOC) team for each assigned entity.
• Create security‑related information reports and develop security‑specific goals based on organization needs and assessments.
• Provide direction and coordination of security services for hospital and ambulatory environments, to include employee badging and access control management, visitor management, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education
:
Bachelor's degree required.

Experience
: 3 or more years progressive leadership experience in a security‑related field required.

• Valid driver's license required. Must be a State of Oklahoma issued driver's license within 30 days of Oklahoma residency.
• Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor (CHSS) issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) required within 6 months of hire.
• Management of Aggressive Behavior Certification required within 45 days of hire.

• Knowledge of hospital security best practices and standards which include but are not limited to TJC, CMS, IAHSS, ASIS, and NFPA.
• Experience using Video Surveillance and security technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced and stressful environment.
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.