The Director of Public Safety is responsible for the execution of security and coordination of emergency management activities for the division. The Director leads the overall management of day-to-day security operations, including the supervision of personnel. Responsible for the implementation of the Security, management policies, plans and programs in compliance with standards set by The Joint Commission and other applicable regulations. Maintains readiness of the campus security operations and, as necessary, serves as a member of the Incident Management Team.

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Recommends solutions or appropriate course of action regarding safety, accident prevention, security, and emergency management measures to reduce risk for the organization.
• Coordinates emergency management exercises with regional partners and completes a post-action report for all exercises and events, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Determines standards and conformity of practice in relationship with OSHA, TJC, DOH, FEMA, and other federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines in order to maintain compliance.
• Maintains liaison and cooperates with local township police, fire and emergency management/response departments, the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
• Works cooperatively with Plant Operations, Risk Management, Staff Development, Human Resources, Employee Health, and other departments to assure safety and security regulations are being followed, and provide input furtherance of safety and security programs.
• Conducts hazard surveillance inspection tours and hazard vulnerability analyses; prepares reports to identify existing hazards and assure preventive and corrective measures are imposed.
• Provides new employee orientation and continuing training on Environment of Care and Emergency Management topics. Conducts test item analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, security, and emergency management training.

Requirements

• Bachelorrsquo;s Degree in Safety, Healthcare or related field required.
• Masterrsquo;s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-10 yearsrsquo; experience in proprietary Security, Emergency Management or Disaster Preparedness field, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;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.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, p regnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise 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.