Security Manager

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

• Five (5) years general security, healthcare security, or other public safety law enforcement leadership experience.  Previous healthcare security supervisor or leadership experience preferred.

• Provide strategic vision and leadership to enhance and transform security team performance using data-driven approaches.

• Lead organizational initiatives that strengthen overall security and align with healthcare-specific needs.

• Develop, review, and update security policies, procedures, and system documentation.

• Oversee the administration of electronic records management systems and guide access control integration and badging protocol enhancements.

• Plan and develop new security strategies to meet the evolving needs of Essentia Health communities.

• Utilize operational expertise to develop, deploy, and integrate security systems, technologies, and protocols.

• Ensure regulatory requirements, documentation, and departmental reporting are completed accurately and submitted to the appropriate internal departments.

• Assist in the development and management of the security department budget.

• Maintain training and readiness of self and security officers in alignment with industry standards.

• Provide key support to the Essentia Health Workplace Violence Prevention Program.

• Serve as a subject matter expert within the Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) framework.

• Gather and analyze data, evaluate situations accurately, and determine effective courses of action.

• Participate in the selection, onboarding, development, and retention of security staff.

• Drive an accepted and sustainable security culture across the organization.

• Address employee conduct, performance issues, and developmental needs to support a high-performing team.

Must-Have Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of demonstrating basic literacy and satisfactory interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to learn and operate computerized security systems, CCTV monitoring equipment, and standard two-way radios.

• Possess public/human relations skills, able to cope with stress and emergency situations.

• Write clear and comprehensive status reports, and correspondence, present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Ability to demonstrate success in managing multiple tasks and projects.

• Ability to give clear instructions and lead.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of access control and surveillance systems.

• ASIS Associate Protection Professional (APP).

• Law Enforcement Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.).

• Master degree in related field.