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SalaryThe Security Manager is responsible for the everyday operational functions of the Department of Security by leading and controlling daily activity and ensuring optimal use of departmental resources. The Security Manager also supports the Director/VP with the planning, development and administration of security programs in accordance with all applicable regulations and hospital policies. Primary responsibilities include oversight of scheduling and deployment of personnel to ensure adequate security coverage, as well as formal and ongoing training and evaluation of supervisor and officer performance.
1. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson New Job Description.
2. Oversees the daily operations of the Department of Security, including: personnel scheduling and deployment, managing employee attendance and addressing corrective action for attendance issues, oversight of biweekly payroll submissions, and overtime cost evaluations.
3. Maintains constant dialogue with supervisory team (sergeants and lieutenants) to ensure a safe and secure environment and officers' fulfillment of the duties of their post to desired expectations. Provides regular performance feedback to supervisory and staff personnel in support of ongoing professional development.
4. Oversees the departmental performance evaluation process, including the delivery of timely annual evaluations of supervisor personnel and ensuring supervisors' evaluation of staff officers. Develops performance improvement and recognition programs to enhance staff performance. Responds to complaints received about officer conduct/performance.
5. Assists the director/VP in policy planning in support of a secure environment, high-functioning department and superior level of customer service. Participates in policy meetings and decisions regarding department operations. Designs and drafts security procedures consistent with operational needs, and is a key leader in implementing policy among staff.
6. Leads and coordinates departmental hiring committee in partnership with Human Resources/Recruiting, including the development of the interview structure, final recommendations on hiring decisions, and monitoring new hire probationary periods.
7. Supports university/hospital security details, including the coordination and supervision of security details for special events and the management of both long and short-term security and/or event projects.
8. Other duties include: maintenance of department personnel files and records of competency/training and certifications; responsibility for all departmental disciplinary action, including supporting supervisors in disciplinary measures; other processes related to the human resource management of the department; managing internal investigations under the supervision of the Director.
Undergraduate degree in related field with 4 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in specialized areas of law enforcement and/or campus/hospital security; or a minimum of 8 years progressively responsible supervisory experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Understands and uses inclusion management principles in order to accomplish objectives through people. Ability to influence, direct, and guide others so as to gain their loyal cooperation in the accomplishments of an objective. Lead, direct and control the daily issues of a diverse work force in a complex urban setting. Respond quickly and calmly to sensitive situations where individuals may be exhibiting negative or threatening behavior. Ensures ongoing training for new and existing staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.
Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
- OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
- OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
- OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
