Director of Safety and Security / Skilled Nursing Facility / Manhattan, NY)

Full-Time | Leadership | $105,000–$120,000

A well-respected skilled nursing facility in Manhattan is seeking an experienced Director of Safety & Security to oversee all safety, security, emergency management, and environment-of-care programs. This is a highly visible, campus-wide leadership role within a mission-driven, patient-centered healthcare organization.

About the Role

The Director of Safety & Security will report to senior leadership and lead all functions of the Safety & Security Department. This includes developing policies, managing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating emergency management, and maintaining a safe physical environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and implement safety, security, and emergency management policies, procedures, and programs.

• Oversee departmental operations, staffing, training, and performance management.

• Manage departmental operating and capital budgets.

• Conduct and report on regular risk assessments and safety/security audits.

• Oversee the Environment of Care program across all required domains.

• Coordinate emergency preparedness planning, response, and training.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

• Participate in performance improvement, information management, and infection control initiatives.

• Develop standards of performance and productivity for departmental staff.

• Facilitate organization-wide training and awareness related to safety and emergency management.

• Monitor implementation of Environment of Care Committee recommendations and track effectiveness of improvements.

• Complete annual evaluations of all safety and Environment of Care programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of management experience, including 2–3 years of supervisory experience in safety/security operations (healthcare experience strongly preferred).

• Fire Safety Director Certificate required.

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, emergency preparedness, and environment-of-care standards.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to write reports, develop procedures, and present information to leadership teams and staff.

Salary

$105,000 – $120,000 annually
(Final compensation depends on experience, credentials, and organizational factors.)

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