Director, Security Services

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Director of Security Services is responsible for the planning, direction and coordination of activities of three service and support disciplines, including Security Services, Photo Identification Services, and the Lock Shop. This position is responsible for the overall protection of life and property at Stanford University Medical Center by identifying, communicating, and updating departmental goals, operating policies, and defining objectives and responsibilities of subordinates and their delegating authority in order to provide optimum support. The Director of Security Services is also responsible for establishing and operating effective security programs that foster positive relations with patients, visitors, and staff.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Acts as a professional liaison with local, University, State, and Federal law enforcement and life safety agencies. Collaborates with Nursing Administration, Patient Relations, and other departments as necessary in determining security needs for the various patient and clinical care units and programs.
• Creates internal guidelines and procedures that are directly responsive to the institution's needs.
• Directs all investigations involving possible criminal activity on the part of staff with Human Resources and Risk
• Management.
• Evaluates the department's security program to ensure it is consistent with current national standards in training, procedures, and systems, as well as ensuring it meets the criteria of all statute and case law involving hospital security programs.
• Prepares long range security plans that address changes in the physical plant, types of medical services provided, facility accessibility, improved systems technology, staffing levels, and other pertinent factors that affect the security program in the changing healthcare environment.
• Reviews all building plans and makes recommendations on security issues such as accessibility, CCTV, lighting, landscaping, and other needs as necessary.
• Serves as an active member of several committees such as the Safety Committee, Disaster Committee, and various other committees and task forces as assigned.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university

Experience Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop long-range business plans and strategies
• Ability to establish the strategic direction and business plans for a functional group
• Ability to manage complex projects and resources (people, costs, time) Ability to mediate and resolve complex problems and issues
• Ability to provide leadership and influence others
• Ability to research and interpret relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards
• Ability to strategize, plan and implement change
• Ability to work effectively both as a team player and leader
• Knowledge of security services policies, procedures, and operational facilities
• Knowledge of police/law enforcement procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management

Licenses and Certifications

• CADL - California Drivers License - Valid And In State

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

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Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $86.34 - $114.41 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.