Security Manager jobs in Asheville, NC

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care. 

Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

Why Choose Us:
·    Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
·    Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
·    Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
·    Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
·    Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
·    And much more…

POSITION SUMMARY

The Security Manager is responsible for the administration, coordination, planning, development, direction, and implementation of the Security Program in accordance with policy and accrediting and regulatory agency requirements. This person will review and act promptly to reports from such agencies, and oversee department policies to conform to appropriate mandates and standards of expectations.
The Security Manager holds responsibility for security at Harris Regional Hospital, Swain Community Hospital and our associated physician clinics. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:  Associate degree preferred.

Licensure and Certification:  Attain AHA Basic Life Support within 30 days and maintain thereafter.

Complete Handle With Care training within 90 days and maintain thereafter.

Maintains Drivers License with a motor vehicle record acceptable to the Company's auto liability insurance carrier. 
This position requires driving while on business and may require use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications:
Experience in security, law enforcement, military or equivalent required. 
Experience in security in a healthcare facility preferred. A minimum of 3 years' experience in security in a supervisory capacity is desired.
Experience in hiring, developing, motivating, and retaining quality staff.

Ability to handle typical and crisis situations efficiently and effectively
Working knowledge of applicable accreditation standards and regulations impacting security programs in a healthcare environment to include: CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, EMTALA and OSHA.
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written), to effectively communicate with patients, patient families, staff members and executives; drafting policy and documenting investigations of incidents; and training staff members.
Ability to provide quality customer service with a friendly and professional demeanor.
Ability to make decisions and handle situations effectively.

EEOC Statement:
Harris Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.