Senior Analyst - Director of Security

Senior Staff Analyst - Director of Security

Job Category
:
Program Positions

Requisition Number
: SENIO
006325

• Full‑Time
• On‑site

CAS
076
1000 W. Carson Street
Torrance, CA 90509, USA

Salary Range
: $8,249.91 - $11,903.10 monthly

The Director of Security provides systemwide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all security functions at Harbor‑UCLA Medical Center. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously evaluating a comprehensive security program that protects patients, staff, visitors, and hospital assets while maintaining a welcoming, patient‑centered environment.

The Director oversees physical security systems, workplace violence prevention, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness integration, incident response, parking and traffic control operations, and security staffing across the campus. The position ensures full alignment with regulatory and accreditation requirements and serves as the primary liaison with the contracted security services provider.

This role collaborates closely with executive leadership, clinical departments, Human Resources, Facilities, and external agencies to ensure a safe, compliant, and resilient healthcare environment. The Director actively contributes to departmental operations and communication efforts and consistently reflects the mission, vision, and values of Harbor‑UCLA Medical Center.

• Provides hospital‑wide leadership in all areas of security operations, loss prevention, and risk mitigation.
• Establishes and maintains organizational structure, staffing models, and operational workflows to meet systemwide security objectives.
• Works directly with the hospital’s contracted security services provider to ensure performance, compliance, and service delivery expectations are met.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership, departments, and external stakeholders to resolve security‑related issues effectively.

• Develops and implements short‑ and long‑range strategic plans, policies, and procedures for security operations.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Maintains and updates Security Management Plans and associated Environment of Care documentation.
• Interprets laws, regulations, and contract requirements; ensures compliance across all operations.
• Provides regular reporting, metrics, and risk assessments to executive leadership and governing bodies.

• Oversees all physical security technologies, including access control systems, video surveillance systems (Genetec and FLIR), and alarm and intrusion detection systems; leads major security technology projects and system implementations; ensures secure access to buildings, grounds, and sensitive areas.
• Oversees parking and traffic control operations, including ingress/egress management, valet/vendor coordination, and emergency access routes.

• Oversees development and implementation of safety and emergency management plans.
• Assists in hospital participation in the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), ensuring all deliverables are met.
• Coordinates with regional healthcare coalitions, county agencies, and partner organizations for mutual aid planning, surge capacity, and business continuity.

• Directs security incident response, investigations, and follow‑up actions.
• Conducts ongoing risk assessments using internal and external data sources.
• Recommends and implements mitigation strategies to reduce risk and liability.
• Coordinates with law enforcement and regulatory agencies during incidents and investigations.

• Ensures competency in Guard Card requirements, Basic Life Support, AVADE, CPI/MAB, and WPV; develops and implements hospital‑wide security training programs; develops, manages, and monitors the departmental budget; oversees labor, productivity, and resource allocation; applies strong administrative and customer service principles to optimize operational performance and stakeholder satisfaction; serves on key…