Description
Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a security leader with deep expertise in healthcare operations, emergency preparedness, and risk management? Do you excel at building high-performing teams and ensuring safe environments across complex, multi-site healthcare systems? This leadership opportunity invites your expertise.
The Role:
The Director, Regional Security is accountable for the management and regional oversight of Security Services across all Providence Health & Services locations in the Alaska Region, including hospitals, clinics, and satellite sites.
This role is responsible for strategic planning, operational standardization, daily operations, personnel leadership, and financial performance of Security Services. The Director ensures that the Security Management Plan is effectively developed and implemented across all service areas.
The Director serves as the primary security consultant to Providence Health System Real Estate Strategy and Operations (RESO), supporting system-wide security assessments, incident management, and development of physical security standards.
This role partners closely with the Providence Alaska Service Operations Center and collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The Director provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure the safety of staff, patients, visitors, and facilities.
What You'll Do:
Security Strategy & Regional Leadership
Lead strategic planning, operational standardization, and performance of Security Services across the Alaska Region
Develop and implement budgets, long-term plans, and regional security initiatives
Serve on and chair system, regional, and divisional committees and councils
Security Operations & Program Management
Oversee all security operations across hospitals, clinics, and high-risk care settings (e.g., ED, behavioral health, NICU, women and newborn services)
Ensure standardized and high-quality security services across all locations
Develop and maintain the Security Management Plan and serve as regional subject matter expert
Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management
Lead development and implementation of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Business Continuity plans
Coordinate systems for identifying, evaluating, monitoring, and mitigating liability and security risks
Support workplace violence program development in collaboration with safety and clinical leadership
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Environment of Care and NFPA 99 standards
Law Enforcement & External Partnerships
Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure coordinated crisis response
Maintain professional affiliations and stay connected with industry security organizations
Represent Providence security leadership in the community and professional forums
Security Systems, Standards & Continuous Improvement
Develop and implement regional security policies, standards, and best practices
Assess emerging trends, technologies, and risks to improve security capabilities
Support system-wide physical security standards in partnership with RESO
Workforce Leadership & Development
Oversee all personnel management activities including hiring, scheduling, coaching, development, and performance management
Promote professional development through education, training, and certifications
Build cohesive, high-performing security teams across the region
Training, Education & Capability Building
Lead Security Officer training programs including investigation, report writing, risk assessment, and analysis
Provide in-service training and orientation programs as required
Ensure staff are prepared to respond effectively to security and emergency situations
Operational Coordination & Communication
Maintain effective communication across security teams, leadership, and departments
Coordinate with regional and system leadership to ensure alignment on security priorities
Support cross-functional collaboration in addressing security risks and operational needs
Specialized Programs & Regional Focus
Develop and maintain a cohesive Canine Security program
Strengthen workplace violence prevention programs
Balance resource allocation while improving security outcomes within approved budgets
Prioritize rapid response needs in a fast-paced, high-risk healthcare environment
What You’ll Bring
Education & Credentials
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Leadership, or related field
Master’s Degree in a related field (preferred)
Valid driver’s license and compliance with driving requirements (required upon request)
Experience & Expertise
5 years of management experience in healthcare security
5 years of experience in law enforcement
5 years of progressive leadership experience in a multi-facility organization
Demonstrated knowledge of criminal law and the justice system
Strong knowledge of security systems and regulatory enforcement codes
Knowledge of human resources principles and practices
Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices
Strong knowledge of budgeting and sound business practices
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction and leadership
Ability to organize and manage multiple complex processes
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentations
Ability to build effective relationships across internal teams and law enforcement partners
Demonstrated judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to develop and write policies
Experience developing emergency preparedness plans, including Incident Command and hospital disaster response
Experience with Canine Security programs
Why Join Us?
Regional Impact: Lead security across a complex, multi-site healthcare system in Alaska
Critical Mission: Ensure safe environments for patients, caregivers, and communities
Operational Leadership: Drive security strategy, emergency readiness, and risk mitigation
System Influence: Partner with enterprise teams on security standards and initiatives
Mission‑Driven Work: Support high-quality care through safety, protection, and preparedness
Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?
If you are a strategic and operational security leader with experience in healthcare and law enforcement environments, we encourage you to apply.
The full pay range is listed in accordance with applicable law. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, organizational compensation alignment, and the approved hiring department budget for the position. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 439722
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Facilities Security/Safety
Job Function: Facilities
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Leadership
Department: 1017 AK PAMC ADMIN
Address: AK Anchorage 3760 Piper St
Work Location: Providence Regional Bldg-Anchorage
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $60.92 - $96.18
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
