Wellstar Health System
Exec. Dir. Security
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Wellstar Health System
Job Summary The Executive Director Security Services at WellStar Health System reports to the Vice President / Chief Security Officer. This individual provides professional leadership and direction of the security management plan and contracted parking services to ensure protection of patients, visitors, employees, medical staff members, volunteers and property for all WellStar facilities. This leader oversees the security management plan for multiple hospitals, urgent care and satellite diagnostic centers, health parks, adult living centers, medical office locations and more than 24,000 employees and staff.
The security management program must meet or exceed applicable JCAHO standards, be consistent with current legal guidelines, and continually evaluate effectiveness. The role oversees armed security personnel, investigative activities, risk assessments and disaster/emergency services.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Oversees the Security operations for the multiple WellStar hospitals, urgent care centers, satellite diagnostic centers, health parks, and business office buildings.
Provides direction of the Security Management Plan including operational policies and procedures.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the Security Management Plan annually.
Reviews, reconciles and processes monthly invoices for contracted security services.
Responsible for the selection and training of the security management staff.
Oversees the direction and coordination of investigative activities.
Responsible for and coordinates departmental training programs.
Provides leadership support to operational leaders.
Meets with team regarding departmental operations, system security needs and develops plans to ensure goals are met.
Manages incidents and facilitates security to people and facilities when confronted with violence.
Internal and External Communication / Reporting
Provides regular reports to facility-based and system Environment of Care Committees and senior leaders regarding performance and significant and criminal events.
Evaluates annually the scope, performance and effectiveness of the security management program.
Ensures regular assessments of risks to identify potential problems critical to reducing crime, injury and other serious incidents.
Conducts ongoing assessments to ensure safe and secure facilities for employees, staff, visitors and patients.
Develops and reviews policies to ensure compliance with current standards, laws and requirements to reduce risk and enhance safety.
Security Technology Strategy
Oversees security technology standards for existing facilities and new construction.
Understands nuances of local/geographic security protection needs.
Provides consulting service to facility and system leaders related to security technology issues.
Serves as the enterprise focal point for security incident response planning and execution.
Assesses current security technology strategies effectiveness and modifies as appropriate.
Manages vendor relationships relative to security technology and systems.
Security and Parking Budget / Metrics
Develops and maintains an annual security and paid parking budget.
Conducts ongoing evaluations of best practice and alternative ways to meet security and parking demands cost‑effectively.
Acts as key liaison with external vendors relative to security and parking issues.
Responsible for operating and capital budgets and managing variance discrepancies to ensure cost‑effective department operations.
Paid Parking Program Management
Reviews, analyzes and processes monthly receipts from the parking contract service.
Works with parking partners on joint ventures and with accounting to review and approve quarterly distributions.
Works with senior leadership in planning for future parking needs on all campuses.
Establishes parking policies and procedures for assigned hospital campuses.
Assessment, Training, and Facilitation of Security Needs
Assesses security services for existing sites as well as expansion or acquisitions.
Evaluates use of both contracted and employed services to support a safe environment.
Maintains expertise in armed security training.
Retains expert knowledge of local and state law for armed protection services.
Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
GAWCP – Georgia Weapons Carry Permit (Preferred)
GADL – Georgia Driver's License
Required Minimum Experience Minimum 5 years experience in a security leadership position. Minimum 3 years in healthcare management in a system of similar size and complexity (preferred).
Required Minimum Skills
Writing skills necessary to develop policies, procedures, and training programs for all system departments.
Effective communication with all levels of management and staff.
Completion of IAHSS Basic and Supervisory Security Certificate programs within first year of employment.
Public relations skills necessary to communicate effectively with the public.
Ability to develop and manage operating budgets for all areas of responsibility.
Strong leadership, coaching, troubleshooting, management, and mentoring skills.
Knowledge and experience with alarm systems, disaster/emergency preparedness, investigative techniques, key control, security technology, video surveillance, and access control systems.
Inclusivity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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Wellstar Health System
Job Summary The Executive Director Security Services at WellStar Health System reports to the Vice President / Chief Security Officer. This individual provides professional leadership and direction of the security management plan and contracted parking services to ensure protection of patients, visitors, employees, medical staff members, volunteers and property for all WellStar facilities. This leader oversees the security management plan for multiple hospitals, urgent care and satellite diagnostic centers, health parks, adult living centers, medical office locations and more than 24,000 employees and staff.
The security management program must meet or exceed applicable JCAHO standards, be consistent with current legal guidelines, and continually evaluate effectiveness. The role oversees armed security personnel, investigative activities, risk assessments and disaster/emergency services.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Oversees the Security operations for the multiple WellStar hospitals, urgent care centers, satellite diagnostic centers, health parks, and business office buildings.
Provides direction of the Security Management Plan including operational policies and procedures.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the Security Management Plan annually.
Reviews, reconciles and processes monthly invoices for contracted security services.
Responsible for the selection and training of the security management staff.
Oversees the direction and coordination of investigative activities.
Responsible for and coordinates departmental training programs.
Provides leadership support to operational leaders.
Meets with team regarding departmental operations, system security needs and develops plans to ensure goals are met.
Manages incidents and facilitates security to people and facilities when confronted with violence.
Internal and External Communication / Reporting
Provides regular reports to facility-based and system Environment of Care Committees and senior leaders regarding performance and significant and criminal events.
Evaluates annually the scope, performance and effectiveness of the security management program.
Ensures regular assessments of risks to identify potential problems critical to reducing crime, injury and other serious incidents.
Conducts ongoing assessments to ensure safe and secure facilities for employees, staff, visitors and patients.
Develops and reviews policies to ensure compliance with current standards, laws and requirements to reduce risk and enhance safety.
Security Technology Strategy
Oversees security technology standards for existing facilities and new construction.
Understands nuances of local/geographic security protection needs.
Provides consulting service to facility and system leaders related to security technology issues.
Serves as the enterprise focal point for security incident response planning and execution.
Assesses current security technology strategies effectiveness and modifies as appropriate.
Manages vendor relationships relative to security technology and systems.
Security and Parking Budget / Metrics
Develops and maintains an annual security and paid parking budget.
Conducts ongoing evaluations of best practice and alternative ways to meet security and parking demands cost‑effectively.
Acts as key liaison with external vendors relative to security and parking issues.
Responsible for operating and capital budgets and managing variance discrepancies to ensure cost‑effective department operations.
Paid Parking Program Management
Reviews, analyzes and processes monthly receipts from the parking contract service.
Works with parking partners on joint ventures and with accounting to review and approve quarterly distributions.
Works with senior leadership in planning for future parking needs on all campuses.
Establishes parking policies and procedures for assigned hospital campuses.
Assessment, Training, and Facilitation of Security Needs
Assesses security services for existing sites as well as expansion or acquisitions.
Evaluates use of both contracted and employed services to support a safe environment.
Maintains expertise in armed security training.
Retains expert knowledge of local and state law for armed protection services.
Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
GAWCP – Georgia Weapons Carry Permit (Preferred)
GADL – Georgia Driver's License
Required Minimum Experience Minimum 5 years experience in a security leadership position. Minimum 3 years in healthcare management in a system of similar size and complexity (preferred).
Required Minimum Skills
Writing skills necessary to develop policies, procedures, and training programs for all system departments.
Effective communication with all levels of management and staff.
Completion of IAHSS Basic and Supervisory Security Certificate programs within first year of employment.
Public relations skills necessary to communicate effectively with the public.
Ability to develop and manage operating budgets for all areas of responsibility.
Strong leadership, coaching, troubleshooting, management, and mentoring skills.
Knowledge and experience with alarm systems, disaster/emergency preparedness, investigative techniques, key control, security technology, video surveillance, and access control systems.
Inclusivity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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