Director, Safety and Security Services

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Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Director of Safety and Security directs, and coordinates activities related to the protection of the safety and security of the hospital assets, employees, patients, visitors and others. Champions a culture of safety through leadership, role modeling, teaching, and mentoring to ensure the safety and security of staff, patients, and visitors in all Denver Health facilities and buildings where Denver Health services are provided. Will be responsible for management of physical security systems, including oversight of security guard services, access control software and issuance of identification badges and keys, as we as other technical security systems. Has authority to stop unsafe, non-clinical activities or practices or intervene when environmental conditions immediately threaten the life or health of the occupants of the facility. Responsible for tracking and monitoring compliance in the Support Services Department related to any federal, state, or local regulation as well as accreditation standards and other applicable standards or guidelines. This position requires regular communications with multiple work teams and groups across Denver Health, as well as stakeholders at all levels throughout the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees compliance programs under the Support Services umbrella and tracks compliance with The Joint Commission's Environment of Care and Life Safety chapters. Additionally, establishes requirements related to compliance related to federal safety and environmental programs to maintain constant readiness for surveys and inspections. (10%)
• Serves as a primary point of contact for federal, state, local, and organizational regulatory compliance agencies. (10%)
• Conducts risk assessments to develop a comprehensive risk profile to determine organizational gaps, emerging risks, and compliance impacts. Develops strategies to assist the organization in managing and mitigating current and emerging risks. (10%)
• Develops, influences and nurtures trust-based relationships with business unit leaders, government officials, and professional organizations. (10%)
• Builds, motivates, and leads a professional team attuned to organizational culture, responsive to business needs, and committed to integrity and excellence (10%)
• Prohibits any non-clinical activities or practices that may be unsafe or cause harm to patients, staff, or visitors. (10%)
• Oversees plans, policies, programs, and systems that ensure transparent and perpetual compliance with all regulatory requirements applicable to the physical environment. (10%)
• Coordinates the on-going, organization-wide system of information collection, evaluation, and appropriate dissemination of regulatory changes, identified deficiencies and opportunities for improvement relative to regulatory requirements related to security and the physical environment. (10%)
• Establishes training requirements and content for new employees as well as ongoing education efforts for existing employees relating to regulatory compliance, security, and activities necessary to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors. (10%)
• Serves on appropriate organizational committees, including Environment of Care and Workplace Violence Committee. (10%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required

Work Experience:

• 10+ years experience in related roles at the management level required

Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  
• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  
• Communicating - Communicating effectively orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience, express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
  
• Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
  
• Problem solving - the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.
  
• Temperament - Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
  

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.