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**Open Date** 05/14/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN41917B

**Job Title** PS UHealth Security Manager

**Working Title** Health Security Manager

**Job Grade** F

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Variable

Work Schedule Summary

40 hours per week, variable

**VP Area** President

**Department** 02119 - Public Safety-Hospital Security

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $32.00 to $48.00

**Close Date** 08/14/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Performs supervisory responsibilities for security operations for the University Campus and Health Sciences Center by managing daily activities. Directs personnel involved in establishing, promoting and maintaining security and property protection.

Will be a safety and security subject matter expert for their region who provides security solutions, alternatives, and recommendations across the full spectrum of the service line, to include (but not limited to) threat management/preventing workplace violence, access control, technology integration, risk-based staffing, training, contract management, policy-development, investigation & loss prevention, incident reporting/critical notifications, analysis, program measurement, continuous improvement, crime prevention, risk assessment & mitigation, law enforcement liaison, special event support, leader development, and governance.

Administers and manages programs and services to provide and maintain safe and secure properties, buildings and equipment, in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, by performing the following duties personally or through delegation to supervisors, officers, and support staff. Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and DNV guidelines.

Responsibilities

* Effectively integrate UHealth security with organizational partners in Risk, Safety, Compliance, Privacy, Human Resources, Information Technology, Nursing, Facilities, and other critical functional areas, to include membership in appropriate committees, workgroups, huddles, and participation in recurring meetings and information exchanges.

* Develops department goals in alignment with organizational dashboards.

* Acts as liaison to regulatory bodies including federal, state and local authorities having jurisdiction and related agencies.

* Directs safety/security related activities and functions affecting other department’s services as assigned including but not limited to Safety, Disaster Preparedness, Risk Management, Facilities Management and Medical Services.

* Ensures compliance with federal, state, DNV , and local regulations

* Develops, plans, implements, and manages security operations, projects and processes that improve and maintain effective security operations which are aimed at providing a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors of the UHealth network. Develops and administers policies and procedures to accomplish both department-specific and organizational initiatives.

* Partners effectively with other departments and key stakeholders to ensure effective project management, efficient project completion and successful end goal validation. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in multi-disciplinary quality initiatives.

* Acts as liaison to community leaders and local authorities such as law enforcement, fire, and EMS .

* Able to obtain certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention via Crisis Prevention Institute.

* Able to obtain certification in Healthcare Defensive Tactics System via Personal Safety Training Institute.

* Able to obtain Supervisor level certification from IAHSS .

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Infectious Diseases (frequent exposure to contagious or infectious diseases)

Often: Office environment, outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise (there is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level), exposure to animals, atmospheric conditions (conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation)

Seldom: Oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids)

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, walking

Often: Sitting, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), repetitive foot motion (such as using foot controls), bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing, lifting – up to 50 pounds, lifting – over 50 pounds

Minimum Qualifications

* High school diploma, GED or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

* Eight years’ related experience

* Ability to successfully pass a background check

* Demonstrated communications skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service

* A valid Utah Driver’s License to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

* A proficient knowledge and understanding of current electronic security equipment (proprietary alarms, CCTV systems, computers, etc.);

Preferences

Preferences:

+ Extensive knowledge of compliance with healthcare security standards, policy development and implementation, and human resource matters.

+ Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures at an organizational level that align with organizational mission and values.

+ Ten or more years’ experience in healthcare security, law enforcement, or public safety leadership.

+ Familiarity with relevant local, state, and federal laws.

+ Familiarity with healthcare security regulations, policy, best practices, and accreditation standards.

+ Familiarity with security technology.

+ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of an organization.

+ Demonstrated ability to work with community members and other outside stakeholders.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ A demonstrated commitment to ethical behavior and maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

+ Demonstrated ability to properly receive and disseminate sensitive, confidential, and protected information.

Serves as part of the department of public safety management team

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.