Southern NH Health System - Executive Director, Security - Full Time

Apply Job ID JR8496 Date posted 07/18/2025

Who We Are:

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ locations across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job:

As the Executive Director of Security at Southern New Hampshire Health, you will be the strategic and operational leader responsible for protecting the safety and well-being of thousands of employees, patients, and visitors across a complex healthcare system. This role is pivotal in shaping a secure, welcoming, and resilient environment that supports SNHH’s mission of compassionate, high-quality care.

You will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and work in close collaboration with clinical leaders, facilities, IT security, legal/risk, HR, and public safety agencies at all levels. Your leadership will span across multiple campuses, including the main 188-bed medical center and numerous ambulatory and off-site locations throughout southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you will:

Set and execute the enterprise-wide security and emergency management strategy
Lead a multidisciplinary Protective Services team, fostering a culture of service, safety, and psychological security
Oversee all aspects of physical security, including surveillance, access control, threat assessment, and workplace violence prevention
Serve as the Incident Commander during emergencies and lead preparedness efforts in alignment with FEMA ICS/NIMS standards
Drive innovation through the integration of advanced technologies such as AI video analytics, real-time location systems, and weapons detection
Develop and manage multimillion-dollar budgets, pursue external funding, and demonstrate ROI through data-driven reporting
Represent SNHH in regional emergency preparedness coalitions and public safety partnerships
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the security team and across the organization

This role is ideal for a visionary leader who can balance vigilance with empathy, drive cultural transformation, and ensure SNHH remains a safe and healing space for all.

What You’ll Do:

Lead all daily protective services operations across multiple campuses
Maintain and exercise the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Serve as on-call Incident Commander for all-hazards events
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
Produce strategic roadmaps, master plans, and performance dashboards
Oversee security technology systems and vendor relationships
Launch career pathways and training programs for security staff
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (DNV, CMS, OSHA, etc.)
Act as liaison to law enforcement and emergency agencies
Chair the Workplace Violence Prevention Committee and Security Steering Council

Who You Are / Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
Minimum 10 years of progressive security leadership, including 5 years in acute care or law enforcement/military command
Eligible for NH armed-officer status; valid driver’s license required
Expert in ICS/NIMS, CPTED, workplace violence prevention, and security technologies
Strong communicator with crisis leadership and negotiation skills
Proven ability to lead high-performance teams and manage multimillion-dollar budgets
Comfortable briefing executive leadership and board members

Why You’ll Love Us:

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement & Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
403(b) Retirement savings plans
Continuous earned time accrual
And so much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Southern NH Health System - Executive Director, Security - Full Time

Who We Are:

About the Job:

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you will:

Set and execute the enterprise-wide security and emergency management strategy

Lead a multidisciplinary Protective Services team, fostering a culture of service, safety, and psychological security

Oversee all aspects of physical security, including surveillance, access control, threat assessment, and workplace violence prevention

Serve as the Incident Commander during emergencies and lead preparedness efforts in alignment with FEMA ICS/NIMS standards

Drive innovation through the integration of advanced technologies such as AI video analytics, real-time location systems, and weapons detection

Develop and manage multimillion-dollar budgets, pursue external funding, and demonstrate ROI through data-driven reporting

Represent SNHH in regional emergency preparedness coalitions and public safety partnerships

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the security team and across the organization

This role is ideal for a visionary leader who can balance vigilance with empathy, drive cultural transformation, and ensure SNHH remains a safe and healing space for all.

What You’ll Do:

Lead all daily protective services operations across multiple campuses

Maintain and exercise the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Serve as on-call Incident Commander for all-hazards events

Develop and manage operating and capital budgets

Produce strategic roadmaps, master plans, and performance dashboards

Oversee security technology systems and vendor relationships

Launch career pathways and training programs for security staff

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (DNV, CMS, OSHA, etc.)

Act as liaison to law enforcement and emergency agencies

Chair the Workplace Violence Prevention Committee and Security Steering Council

Who You Are / Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Minimum 10 years of progressive security leadership, including 5 years in acute care or law enforcement/military command

Eligible for NH armed-officer status; valid driver’s license required

Expert in ICS/NIMS, CPTED, workplace violence prevention, and security technologies

Strong communicator with crisis leadership and negotiation skills

Proven ability to lead high-performance teams and manage multimillion-dollar budgets

Comfortable briefing executive leadership and board members

Why You’ll Love Us:

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees

Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement & Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program

403(b) Retirement savings plans

Continuous earned time accrual

And so much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

#MRP