Director of Security Henry Ford Hospital & Medical Group

Overview

The Henry Ford Hospital Director of Security is responsible for the design, planning, establishment, and administrative approach to safeguard and protect Henry Ford Hospital (HFH) and Medical Group (MG) facilities. This role reports to the System Director of Security Services and oversees local operations for security strategies, education/training, and use of force in collaboration with senior leadership and other security leadership to implement strategic goals, policies, and procedures to further ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors to the Henry Ford Hospital and Medical Group facilities. This role is expected to meet the leadership demands for 24‑hour operations, resolving and responding to incidents. The director will also be responsible for supporting operational improvement initiatives, managing new and ongoing projects related to security, safety, and emergency preparedness, and delivering high quality information and recommendations to minimize security and safety risks and vulnerabilities.

Experience Required

• Five to seven (5‑7) years of progressively more responsible leadership experience in Security Administration at a large urban hospital or comparative setting, required.
• Minimum of 10 years in law enforcement preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of the Health Care Industry.
• Professional certification preferred (Certified Healthcare Safety Professional: CHSP; Certified Healthcare Protection Administration: CHPA).
• Other safety and security certifications a plus.
• Experience and working knowledge of security electronic systems, i.e., alarms, access control, CCTV.
• Must have proven analytical skills essential for dealing with investigations, planning, and developing programs, policies, projects, and problem solving.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to represent system publicly and consistent with HFH's mission and values.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with employees, physicians, visitors, patients, and families.
• Ability to develop long‑range plans based on emerging technologies and business practices in security/parking and law enforcement.
• Effective management skills including goal setting, delegation, monitoring progress of projects, coaching and evaluation.
• Commitment to excellence in management techniques and customer satisfaction.
• Strong working knowledge of the laws of the State of Michigan, Crime Prevention, Safety Programs, Investigative Techniques, and JCAHO/State Police and other regulatory Agency compliance.
• Ability to work under stress and handle several crises at the same time.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Valid and insurable Michigan Driver's License.
• Eligible to obtain a concealed weapon permit.
• Must qualify for and obtain Security Police Agency License.
• Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator.

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Administration, Business Management or Science, required.
• Master's degree preferred in a related field.

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services
• Department: OFP - Security
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

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