Director-Safety & Security Services

Overview

Provides security leadership and oversight working in close coordination with System Director, Environmental Safety, Compliance and Facilities (“System Director”) in the development, implementation, evaluation and enforcement of security and safety strategies, programs, policies, and guidelines across the Baptist system. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, identifying and assessing safety, security, and emergency management risks throughout the organization, designing a comprehensive safety program to mitigate such risks and protect the safety and well-being of patients, employees, physicians, visitors, and property.

Promotes standardization, as appropriate, through the deployment of defined safety and security policies, protocols, and processes to address safety/security matters, as well as, handle crisis situations should they occur. Serves as a technical advisor relative to compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accrediting organizations. Works collaboratively with various operational leaders, entity security teams and other key stakeholders to drive a culture of security and safety throughout Baptist.

Provides security leadership and oversight working in close coordination with System Director, Environmental Safety, Compliance and Facilities (“System Director”) in the development, implementation, evaluation and enforcement of security and safety strategies, programs, policies, and guidelines across the Baptist system. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, identifying and assessing safety, security, and emergency management risks throughout the organization, designing a comprehensive safety program to mitigate such risks and protect the safety and well-being of patients, employees, physicians, visitors, and property.

Promotes standardization, as appropriate, through the deployment of defined safety and security policies, protocols, and processes to address safety/security matters, as well as, handle crisis situations should they occur. Serves as a technical advisor relative to compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accrediting organizations. Works collaboratively with various operational leaders, entity security teams and other key stakeholders to drive a culture of security and safety throughout Baptist.

• Develops, monitors, and recommends security and safety staffing models, policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, and educational programs working in conjunction with system and entity leadership teams, as well as, the system safety, health and environment work group.
• Designs and delivers security awareness/updates and/or training/education programs to Baptist team members on a scheduled basis, and ensures that all non-employees, consultants and vendors receive the necessary security education during their respective engagements.
• Maintains strong technical knowledge of applicable regulatory standards/requirements ensuring defensible interpretation and application.
• Audits system compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to security and safety within the environment of care and generates recommendations, if needed, based on audit results.
• Researches and analyzes various data sources/analytics, benchmarks, and trends to shape security and safety strategies working closely with System Director. Evaluates “best security and safety practices” to strengthen program and educational initiatives, address operational issues, and maintain legal compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Utilizes defined tools, metrics, and key indicators to gauge organizational security and safety program performance and regularly reports findings to key leaders.
• Provides leadership and guidance, as needed, to drive changes in systems integration, process improvement, standardization, and/or cost reductions or synergies associated with specified safety measures.
• Monitors the system-wide security and safety surveillance program to identify and anticipate potential hazards; identifies risks and/or compliance issues and works with the system safety, health and environment…