Director - System Security and Public Safety

Job Description

Chris Snyder & Associates, Inc. is a leading boutique recruiting firm servicing the hospital and healthcare industry

Our client is a leading hospital system.

The Director, System Security and Public Safety is responsible for the strategic oversight and leadership of the organization’s security

functions, including physical security, workplace violence prevention and response, regulatory compliance, and—when applicable—

coordination with cyber security resources.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise security strategy aligned with Baystate Health’s vision and mission and healthcare

security best practices.

• Lead system-wide workplace violence prevention and threat assessment programs.

• Oversee security operations, including security and public safety officers, surveillance systems, access control, and incident investigations.

• Compliance with regulatory bodies (Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, HIPAA, and others).

• Serve as the senior leader during critical security events or emergencies.

• Report key metrics to executive leadership and governing boards.

• Lead the System Security and Public Safety department’s hiring, training, employee engagement, and performance management functions.

• Support hospital accreditation, security vulnerability assessments, and patient experience initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of employee engagement practices, management practices, process

improvement, diversity, as well as the ability to support the organization's mission and operating principles