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Director - Security - ProHealth Care
full-timeWaukesha

Summary

Location

Waukesha

Type

full-time

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About this role

Schedule: Days - 1st Shift

 

At ProHealth Care, we are committed to creating a safe, secure, and healing environment for our patients, visitors, and team members across all our care settings. Serving Waukesha County and the surrounding communities, ProHealth Care is a leading integrated health system known for clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a strong commitment to employee well-being.

The Director of Security plays a critical role in protecting our people, facilities, and mission—leading a system-wide security strategy that supports safe care delivery today and into the future.

 


What You Will Do

Reporting to the Chief Human Resource Officer, the Director of Security provides strategic and operational leadership for ProHealth Care’s comprehensive, system-wide security program. This leader is accountable for ensuring a safe and secure environment across all ProHealth Care facilities while proactively addressing workplace violence prevention, loss prevention, and criminal activity mitigation.

 

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

  • Set the strategic direction and guiding philosophies for a secure organizational environment across all ProHealth Care sites

  • Identify, plan, and implement security programs, strategies, and training initiatives to prevent workplace violence and criminal activity

  • Conduct enterprise-wide security risk assessments to reduce exposure to potential harm for patients, visitors, and staff

  • Oversee security needs for all existing facilities and new construction projects

 

Operations, Crisis & Compliance Management

  • Lead, command, or coordinate security response during crisis and emergency situations

  • Serve as the primary liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies

  • Ensure ongoing compliance with Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements

  • Develop, write, and update security policies, procedures, and the Security Management Plan

 

Technology, Equipment & Infrastructure

  • Oversee the management, installation, and maintenance of security technology including CCTV, alarm systems, panic buttons, lockdown systems, and access control platforms

  • Ensure appropriate equipment, tools, and training are in place for all security staff

 

People & Financial Leadership

  • Oversee system-wide security staffing models, including current and future workforce needs

  • Lead and support Valet Services operations, including staff oversight and budget management

  • Prepare, recommend, and manage the annual security and valet services budgets, operating within approved financial parameters

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (Security Management, Law Enforcement Management, or related field preferred)

  • 7+ years of managerial leadership experience (IAHSS Accreditation, CHPA, Security Management, or Law Enforcement Management preferred)

  • 3–5 years of safety or security leadership experience in a healthcare environment required

 

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong business acumen with demonstrated analytical and strategic planning capabilities

  • Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, highly collaborative healthcare environment

  • Working knowledge of state laws, city ordinances, and healthcare regulatory standards

  • Experience with workplace violence prevention programs and emergency/crisis response

 

Background

  • Police or paramilitary background strongly preferred

Why Join ProHealth Care: 

We have nearly 5,000 dedicated clinical and non-clinical employees and physicians who work together every day to serve the health and well-being of our community. At ProHealth Care everyone contributes to the care our patients receive. And, everyone is treated with kindness and respect in our welcoming environment.

 

This Position Will Offer You:

  • Engaging and community focused culture
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Opportunity for professional career growth
  • Robust benefits for full-time and regular part-time roles, including Generous PTO; Choices in insurance; HSA; Tuition reimbursement; immediate 401K match; discounted tickets to various entertainment, social, and sporting events

 

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Other facts

Tech stack
Strategic Leadership,Security Management,Workplace Violence Prevention,Crisis Management,Compliance Management,Risk Assessment,Team Leadership,Analytical Skills,Emergency Response,Budget Management,Law Enforcement Liaison,Security Technology,Policy Development,Staff Oversight,Healthcare Regulations,Loss Prevention

About ProHealth Care, Inc

ProHealth Care is hiring and was recognized in 2020 by Forbes as the best-in-state employer for Wisconsin. The award is a testament to the more than 5,000 employees and providers who have spoken up about their love for their jobs and the work that they do.

At ProHealth Care, we offer a culture that's warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Additionally, we offer a generous benefits plan and resources to help you further your education. After all, it's the way you should be treated.

Culture is built every day, and we want you to be a part of this. If you're like us and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we'd like to meet you! We hope that you'll click around, get to know us, and will soon #beginyourstory with ProHealth Care.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1914

What you'll do

  • The Director of Security is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for ProHealth Care’s security program, ensuring a safe environment across all facilities. This includes overseeing security operations, crisis management, and compliance with regulatory standards.

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As a Director - Security - ProHealth Care at ProHealth Care, Inc, you will: the Director of Security is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for ProHealth Care’s security program, ensuring a safe environment across all facilities. This includes overseeing security operations, crisis management, and compliance with regulatory standards..

Why join ProHealth Care, Inc as a Director - Security - ProHealth Care?

ProHealth Care, Inc is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

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