Director, Security & Public Safety

Valley Health System
United States, New Jersey, Paramus
Mar 28, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY: The Director is responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising all operations of Security Operations, Safety Operations, Emergency Management and Preparedness Operations, Parking and Transportation Services for the Valley Health System. In addition, this position is responsible for Lobby and Guest Services at The Valley Hospital. Serves as the liaison with external partners and internal partners, such as Police / Fire Departments, FEMA, County Executives, Non-Governmental Agencies (NGO), and The Valley Health System Executive Leadership Team. Responsible for coordinating services, policies, and protocols with human resources, legal services, and risk management as necessary. This position will interact with Executive Staff, Directors and Managers, Physicians and Employees. EDUCATION: Baccalaureate degree in security management, business management, or related field required. A master's degree is preferred. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of ten (10) years' of progressive public safety experience required. Minimum three (3) years supervisory experience required. Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a hospital setting preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS: Knowledge of Joint Commission standards preferred. Board certification in security such as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) is preferred. Board certification in health care safety is preferred, such as Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP). Board certification in health care emergency management operations is preferred such as Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP). Involvement in relevant professional organizations such as the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), International Association for Hospital Security and Safety (IAHSS), and International Security Management Association (ISMA) will be expected. Characteristics: * Strong knowledge of security, safety and emergency preparedness in a healthcare setting* Ability to build trust and confidence with utmost integrity.* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.* Knowledge of legal methods, security equipment, policies and procedures of law enforcement, investigations, and court proceedings.* Ability to evaluate situations, make decisions, and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.* Ability to enforce security standards in a calm, diplomatic, and respectful manner.* Ability to lead change and achieve support for change; builds consensus.* Strong customer service focus for patients and employees.* Ability to contribute at both the strategic and operational levels.* Solid analytical skills.* Takes accountability and is result oriented.* A team player who can build collaborative relationships across the organizational structure to include external and internal stakeholders (EX: Police, Fire, County, Staff, Regulatory Agencies, Etc.).* High tolerance for complex, ambiguous and changing environment.* Role models the organization's Leadership Standards. Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America) EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.