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Director of Security Jobs in Baltimore, MD at University of Maryland Medical System
Title: Director of Security
Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Baltimore, MD
Company DescriptionTHE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND
Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland’s health care system and community. We’re known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world’s first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation’s largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland’s first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland’s Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.
Job DescriptionGeneral SummaryUnder limited supervision leads the UMMC Security and physical access programs at the Downtown Campus. Develops and oversees departmental policies, procedures, quality and safety standards designed to provide both a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all patients, staff, and visitors. Scope of services encompasses traditional security operations, access control, training, workplace violence, processes and policies. Responsible for planning, staffing, and effective and efficient utilization of resources to safeguard and better serve the patient satisfaction of security services rendered.
This position reports to the VP of Public Safety and is accountable for overseeing daily security operations, directing and deploying security resources, security investigations, managing security incidents, and providing expertise on, visitors management systems, security systems integration, operational efficiencies and modernization of security technologies, workplace violence processes, and training. Provides executive counsel to senior leadership related to security, technology and business process direction.
Principal Responsibilities And TasksThe following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Develops, implements and maintains a comprehensive strategic security management plan, including the evaluation of current and proposed departmental goals and objectives in accordance with the UMMS mission, vision, and values.
Serves as a liaison with other internal and external healthcare security leaders.
Coordinates security efforts with the University of Maryland, the Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland State Police, and other appropriate police departments.
Coordinates security efforts with other local, state, and federal law enforcement and security agencies
Assures patient, employee safety and security, and visitor access in accordance with institutional policies and procedures and governmental/accreditation regulations.
Oversees daily operations of security department to ensure effective operations
Provides expertise in visitor control, access procedures, security screening, including state of the art technologies, visitor’s management systems, visitors/staff controls, access procedures, etc.
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