Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Security and Parking Services will have responsibility for oversight of the Security and Parking department to include, Financial, Operational, and Strategic management. Develops and implements cost of service and uses reduction strategies related to technology assessment, planning and management activities for Harris Health; provides direct oversight and guidance to the Ben Taub and Quentin Mease Security and Parking operation and evaluates, recommends, and oversees provides recommendations to administrators and executive staff on computer based modalities for access control, alarm, and camera systems ultizing IP based solutions. Serves as an internal consultant to the organization. Develops process improvement strategies for lifecycle accountability and management of protecton assets and maintenance of security and parking controls and security and parking electronic records systems used at Ben Taub. Directs all aspects of the security and parking programs. Responsible for planning, staffing, and effective and efficient utilization of resources to safeguard and better serve the patient satisfaction of services rendered. Acts as the Ben Taub liaison with all external law enforcement agencies, Baylor parking & Security and the TMC parking and Security. Reports directly to the Vice President of Operations for Ben Taub.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field with five (5) years Security Management experience in a
large hospital facility; OR High School Diploma/GED and ten (10) years Security Management
experience in a large hospital facility.
Work Experience (Years and Area):
Five (5) years Security Management experience in a large hospital facility; OR ten (10) years Security
Management experience if Bachelor's Degree is not held.
Management Experience (Years and Area):
As included above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract); Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking);
Writing/Composing; Reports
Other Skills:
Analytical; Mathematics; P.C.; Word Proc
Advanced Education:
Bachelor's Degree (Major): Hospital or Business Related field of study (preferred)
Work Schedule:
Flexible