Director, Security

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary:

Oversees the security department and the environment of care as it relates to regulatory compliance. Acts as a resource for department directors regarding all issues related to the environment of care. Ensures a standardized and systemized approach to security and consistent policies across the system in development and implementation. Enhances patient-family experience, develops risk mitigation strategies, and improves financial performance. Leads with an operational focus, setting strategy, objectives and policies.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Seven years' experience in healthcare security management: Preferred
• Five years' leadership experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Maintains working knowledge and ensures compliance with the Master Services Agreement (MSA). Lead discussions/meetings for MSA updates.
• Uses discretion and independent judgment in oversight of system-wide security services, including regulatory compliance and management, quality assurance activities programs, financial performance/reporting, and personnel management and development. Accountable for system-wide financial performance related to security across the system.
• Ensures The Joint Commission (TJC) proper documentation for the EOC and LS Chapters as related to security services is maintained across the system by the identified service provider. Complies with all Adventist Health policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.
• Determines the degree of compliance with applicable standards, specifically in the areas of Joint Commission Environment of Care, CMS, Title 22 California Administrative Code, OSHPD, NFPA101 Life Safety Code-SOC/PFI/ILSM, Safety Management, Security Management, Bio-Hazardous Waste, and Hazardous Materials Management.
• Ensures completion of complex internal hospital security investigations as requested by hospital senior staff. Maintains a professional working relationship with local law enforcement and correctional entities involving hospital-related matters. Serves as the hospital's point of contact and liaison with these various entities. Collaborates with key stakeholders in supporting their lead in updates of the Adventist Health Workplace Violence Plan and other risk management related initiatives, and policies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.