Manager of Security Service

Job Description

Supports the Department Leadership by leading and directing all security personnel. Ensures daily physical security operations, including the Security Law Enforcement, Security Administration, Security Systems and Protection Force, are conducted in an efficient manner. Enhances the hospital's security posture and ensures Joint Commission readiness and compliance with all state, local, and federal agencies in the context of team synergy and mutual managerial support.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

In collaboration with leadership, develop strategic plans for the institutional workplace violence prevention program, and implement program initiatives using data-driven and evidence-based practices to deliver high quality, effective violence prevention services.

Work with assigned staff and team members to identify opportunities and suggest new initiatives and partnerships within the division and institution.

Conduct annual workplace violence site assessment and provide program and data enhancement recommendations.

Contribute to the evolution of program technology systems and identifying future technological requirements.

Generate reports create presentations and make recommendations with data presented in appropriate formats.

Conduct accurate analysis and reporting on designed focus areas and present to management.

Implement key performance indicators and other measurable metrics and provide updates on the workplace Violence Prevention program objectives.

Develop and enhance partnerships with human resources and other groups to prevent intervene, and address workplace violence that affects employees.

Oversee team engagement, track related milestones, and support prevention-focused program effectiveness.

Manage interactions between other internal functions as needed and provide leadership with assigned reports.

Oversees and implements special projects and event requests from various departments and committees

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

• 5 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience, including at least two (2) years in a formal supervisory role
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for two (2) years of required "security, law enforcement or military" experience. (A bachelor's degree will not substitute for any of the required formal supervisory experience.)
• Required H.S. Diploma or GED and a preferred bachelor's Degree
• Licenses/Certifications: PPO IV - Lic-Pers Protection Officer IV issued by Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security Board, acquired within 6 months of entering the role, CHSS - Cert Healthcare Sec Supervisor issued by International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS), acquired within 6 months of entering the role, TDR - Texas Driver's License issued by the State of Texas, acquired within 90 days of entering the role, must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check demonstrating a clear driving record as defined by the routine driver qualifications outlined in the Texas Children's Fleet Safety Policy and Procedure. Must also maintain a clean driving record, must pass a Physical Fitness Test performed by Texas Children's Employee Health Services and/or an affiliate
  
  
  

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Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

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