Program Manager, Security and Emergency Management

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Works with leadership to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, volunteers, and visitors.

• Oversees physical security operations and contracted security personnel.

• Develops and maintains enterprise-wide security policies and procedures to minimize risk.

• Promotes security awareness through training and continuing education.

• Coordinates Environment of Care reports, management plans, and annual reviews.

• Chairs the Emergency Preparedness Committee and represents the organization in regional emergency management groups.

• Directs oversight of Emergency Operations Plans for hospitals and non-hospital facilities.

• Designs and executes emergency drills and exercises to assess readiness.

• Participates in regional emergency exercises and incidents.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Minimum of four years' experience in law enforcement or security field, with at least two years in a healthcare environment required.

• At least two years in a supervisory role related to security or emergency management required.

• FEMA certifications (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800) required within 12 months of hire.

• Certified Federal Emergency Management Specialist or Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) certification required within three years of hire.

• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements and strong communication skills (oral and written) required.

• Certifications in Security and Emergency Management Leadership preferred.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Physical Requirements: Job requires frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, bending, squatting and use of arms and hands; occasional (0-33% of workday) sitting and climbing; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include peripheral and color determination.

Mental Requirements: Possesses strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, detail oriented; ability to adapt to change, effective communication and ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Potential exposure to extreme temperatures.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."