Director of Protective Services

Director, Protective Services

The Director, Protective Services, plans, directs, and oversees operations and administration of the law enforcement, security, and emergency management functions for all facilities within the market, including training, policies and procedures based on the needs of the facilities and other strategic initiatives. The director will focus on providing subject matter expertise, incident response management, workplace violence prevention and personal safety and security, for the respective market. The Director will ensure all regulatory standards are being met and being reviewed annually. Works effectively with executives and management committed to organizational goals, fosters collaboration among team members and teams internally and externally for the respective Market.

Essential Job Functions :

• Facilitates procedures to ensure the mission is embedded into the Protective Services function across the market, regardless of employed or contracted officers.
• Participates in monthly calls and other workflows aimed at standardizing policies and approaches to the protective services function across the market.
• Evaluates data related to incidents where protective services are involved and recommends mitigation to prevent future occurrences across the market.
• Identifies, collects, and evaluates security analytics to make data driven decisions.
• Oversees the safety and security aspects of incident response planning, as well as assisting in the investigations of security incidents across the system in collaboration with the appropriate operational functions and the legal team.
• Works with outside consultants as appropriate for necessary independent security audits.
• Works with facility leaders within their respective Market to identify and meet their needs. Maintains collaborative relationships within the Risk and Insurance shared service function. Remains open to new ideas and supportive of the other functions.
• Provides input on annual budgets and strategic plans, serving on the Protective Services Advisory Council (PSAC), the Protective Services Enterprise Leadership Market and the Response to Resistance Review Panel as well as other applicable committees which may deliver significant safety and security issues to system and / or market administration.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.