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+ Area of Interest: Management

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

+ Department: Safety & Security

+ Shift: FT Exempt

+ Job ID: 176788

Overview

Manager Safety & Security

UnityPoint Health - Waterloo

Shift: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Eligible

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a real impact on the safety and well-being of patients, visitors, and team members? UnityPoint Health- Waterloo is seeking a Manager of Safety & Security to oversee and elevate our security operations across two hospitals. This is your opportunity to combine leadership, strategy, and hands-on expertise in a role that truly matters.

Why You’ll Love This Role

+ Make a Difference Every Day: Ensure a safe, secure environment for thousands of patients and staff.

+ Lead & Inspire: Supervise and develop a dedicated team of security professionals.

+ Shape the Future: Drive performance improvements and implement innovative safety strategies.

What We’re Looking For

+ Proven leadership in safety/security operations.

+ Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple teams and priorities across locations.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

+ Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

+ Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

+ Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

+ Safety Leadership: Manage emergency room for both hospitals.

+ Security Oversight: Direct the Security Department and step in for shift coverage when needed.

+ Switchboard Management: Oversee UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown’s switchboard operations.

+ Budget & Performance: Own departmental budgets, FTE oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education:

One of the following:

+ A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice law enforcement with 2 years’ experience in law enforcement.

+ An associate degree in criminal justice with 3-5 years’ experience in law enforcement.

+ 6-10 years’ experience in law enforcement.

Licensure/Certification:

One of the following:

+ HSO (Certified Healthcare Security Officer) within 6 months of employment; CAHSO (Certified Advance Healthcare Security Officer) within 1 year of employment; or CHSS (Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor) within 1 and a half year of employment.

+ Non-Professional Permit to Carry Weapons per Iowa Code Chapter 724.

+ Annual Firearm qualification documentation

Experience:

+ Minimum 2 years of law enforcement experience with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice law enforcement.

+ Minimum 3-5 years of law enforcement experience with a associates degree in criminal justice law enforcement.

+ Minimum 6-10 years of law enforcement experience if there is no prior criminal justice education.

Other:

+ Must have all NIMS compliant classes taken within 1 year.

+ Must be certified in basic CPR.

+ Must have CPI/MOAB training after being awarded the position.

+ Must maintain annual refreshers in CPI/MOAB and annual restraint competencies.