Security Director

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. The Director of Security will provide a wide range of security services to an assigned facility, planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of security services and operations to ensure safety and security for all Memorial Hermann properties, staff, visitors, and patients. This position includes direct reports and supervision responsibilities for security staff, including contract security officers.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of reporting staff
• Hire and develop new employees and conduct performance reviews
• Motivate and coach staff to achieve department and company goals
• Understand, interpret, and enforce new and/or updated local, state, and federal security regulations
• Maintain positive working relations with all outside agencies, including local/state police agencies
• Oversee the daily activities of the department
• Develop and implement short and long-term plans designed to achieve divisional goals and objectives
• Implement and evaluate divisional goals and action plans to support the company’s vision, philosophy, and strategic plan

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice, Management, or a related field
• Certified as a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) (if not certified upon date of hire, must obtain certification no more than twenty-four (24) months after hire)
• Licensed as a Commissioned Security Officer by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (if not licensed upon date of hire, must obtain license no more than six (6) months after hire)
• Possession of a valid driver’s license upon hire (if from out of state), with the ability to obtain a Texas Driver’s license within 90 days of employment)
• May be required to meet the Security Services requirements to carry a firearm, based on business need
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• At least three (3) years of management experience in security or law enforcement, preferably in a healthcare or corporate environment
• Knowledge of Texas Penal Code, security reports and investigations, and JC security standards
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written form
• Proficiency with common computer software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel)

Important Details

• Team: more than 35 security personnel (may be adjusted based on factors including number and size of facilities, total number of FTEs, additional hospital and/or system responsibilities)