Director Physical Security Operations

Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Director Physical Security Operations? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Director Physical Security Operations like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Job Summary:

The Director of the Physical Security-Special Operations group is responsible for the overall security strategy and implementation of physical security Executive Protection (EP), Event Services (ES), Security Incident Information Management (SIIM), and the Armed Security Officer Program (ASOP).The Special Operation Director will play a critical leadership role and will be instrumental in building the program and gaining senior leadership support, aligning security strategies with organizational goals, and ensuring seamless integration across HCA's operational framework.

This role requires a proactive leader with expertise in executive protection, risk mitigation, intelligence gathering and reporting, threat management, travel security planning, incident investigation, surveillance detection, incident response, and managing corporate security, capable of developing a world-class security program while fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. They will be responsible for the execution of an enterprise-wide physical security services program consisting of:
Executive Protection Services Event Protection Services Security Incident Information Management (SIIM)
Aviation Security and Armed Security Officer programs (ASO)
Federal Law Enforcement Agency Liaison, including Federal/State Fusion Centers Local Law Enforcement Liaison Success in this role will require defining a comprehensive physical services program strategy. This involves gaining senior leadership and stakeholder support and effectively rolling out the strategy across the organization.

Responsibilities:
Program Development & Implementation Design and lead HCA's Executive Protection & Physical Security Services Programs, including ES, SIIM, and ASOP, ensuring they meet corporate security objectives and industry best practices.

Develop policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for executive protection, aviation security, security intelligence management, and event security.

Oversee the Armed Security Officer (ASO) program, ensuring compliance with DHS, TSA, and corporate regulations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Build strong relationships with corporate leadership and key stakeholders to secure support for security initiatives.

Serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and private security partners to enhance security coordination.

Provide executive-level briefings and risk assessments to senior leadership.

Operational Management & Risk Mitigation Establish and oversee SIIM and executive protection teams, ensuring security measures align with threat assessments and travel risk intelligence.

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