Job Description: AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
POSITION SHIFT: Varies
POSITION STATUS: Full-Time
REQ_NUM: 07-35831
Hours Per Week 40
Holidays Required? Yes
Job Category: Safety & Security
Location: Atlantic City
Weekends Required? Yes
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The AtlantiCare Emergency Management and Security Services Manager is responsible for managing the AtlantiCare Emergency Management Program and related functions. This position also manages the Emergency Operations Centers and Security Operations Centers. This includes assigned personnel, technology, the physical environment, equipment and products within that environment, and assists with the development of Security Staff and competencies. The Emergency Management and Security Services Manager is part of the AtlantiCare Security Services Division and a member of the Security Management Team. This position requires a responsive leader and problem solver working to ensure the safety and security of staff, patients and visitors. The Manager leads by example and works proactively to ensure the environment of care and complete administrative duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the hospital's emergency management programs, including disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.
Coordinate with local, state, and federal emergency agencies and other healthcare organizations to ensure a unified response to emergencies.
Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify potential emergency scenarios and develop appropriate response strategies.
Lead the training and drills for security staff and other hospital employees on emergency procedures, ensuring all personnel are equipped to handle a variety of crisis situations.
Manage and maintain emergency management systems and equipment, ensuring they are operational and effective at all times.
Assist with the development of the budget for Emergency Management, ensuring efficient use of resources.
Serve as the primary contact for all matters related to hospital security and emergency management.
Prepare and present reports on emergency readiness and response activities to hospital administration and relevant committees.
Identify and pursue grant opportunities to support emergency management initiatives. Managing the application process and overseeing the implementation of funded projects.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines set by authorities like the Joint Commission, OSHA, and others pertinent to healthcare security and emergency management.
Collaborate with other department heads to integrate emergency management with overall hospital operations.
FEMA Certification: Incident Command System (IS) required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer.
IS 100 - Incident Command Overview
IS 200 - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS 700 - National Incident Management System (NIMS)
IS 906 - Workplace Safety
IS 907 - Active Shooter Training
CPI required within 6 months from the date of hire or transfer, once obtained required at all times.
IAHSS Basic and Advanced certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
BLS is required within 6 months of hire
EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience as a security officer, preferably in an acute care hospital environment, or full time sworn law enforcement and emergency management work experience required. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and verbal required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other security related applications/programs required. Proven project management experience preferred.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Exposure to all weather conditions during patrols and post. Moderate to heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling, continuous walking and standing.
Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership, as assigned.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
