Director Of Security

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy of caring.

Located in the heart of Miami Beach, overlooking the breathtaking intracoastal waterway, Mount Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional health care to our diverse community enhanced through innovation, technology, teaching, and research.

Mount Sinai is South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital with 672 beds, and a tight-knit community of more than 4,000 employees.

We provide world-class care:

• Named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 by Healthgrades, positioning Mount Sinai among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for overall clinical excellence
• A pioneer in innovative medical research in areas such as cardiology, cancer, memory disorders and pulmonary diseases
• The most cardiac surgery procedures performed in South Florida over the past 10 years
• A new seven-story Surgical Tower with 154 all-private rooms and patient centered technology promotes an exceptional patient experience

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements the Security departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. Ensures all standard operating procedures and post orders are up to date and aligned with the core objectives of the health system.

• Provides accurate and timely security operations reports to Assistant VP of Operations. Analyzes trends and makes operational decisions as a result of data.

• Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, medical staff, and employees on a 24 hour basis.

• Responsible for oversight and supervision of potential and actual security threat responses occurring on hospital and off site campuses.

• Responsible for oversight and supervision of security systems, including cameras, access control, visitor management, patrol technology, dispatch systems, etc. Ensures all systems operate effectively and proactively.

• Participates in training and seminars on campus and within the local community that ensure a safe workplace. Brings lessons learned back to the organization for follow up and action.
• Primary contact and liaison for local law enforcement and other safety and regulatory agencies on safety, security and emergency management matters.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments regarding Security & Emergency Preparedness by developing appropriate plans and contingencies based on information provided by law enforcement agencies (local, state, and federal). Acts as a security consultant within the facility and implements recommendations.

• Assures that all areas implement and maintain effective controls to ensure the security of the physical space and inventory and safety of staff and clients.

• Responsible for all MSMC hospital parking and transportation services, including booth attendants, valet, and vehicle services (i.e. fuel, repairs, etc.)
• Guides, motivates, develops and directs managers and employees in their professional development through department orientation, in-service education and monthly meetings.

• Responsible for the management of the security badging office. Ensures all employee, contractor, founders, etc. badges are appropriately handled and managed.
• Oversees and conducts investigations of alleged violations of criminal law and hospital policy. Develops a systemic process to collect data and analyze the causes of incidents.Reviews incident reports and maintains appropriate reports and records.

• Manages visitor management and screening of anyone entering the hospital

Qualifications:

• Healthcare experience strongly preferred

• Education: BS/BA Criminal Justice/Sociology/Social Science/Similar; in lieu of BS/BA, 10+ years’ work experience.

• Experience: 5-10+ years Management in Law Enforcement/Security Related Field

• AIHHS (community group)

• Regional domestic security task force (community group)

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!