The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic professional to serve as the Director of Safety & Security for the Southeast Area. The selected candidate is critical to advising administration of security/safety vulnerabilities and procedures. The position is responsible for the development and oversight of a comprehensive safety and security management plan that provides and promotes a safe and secure environment for all DMH patients, employees, and visitors.

As a key leader, the Director is responsible for ensuring we are promoting and sustaining a healthy, respectful, and inclusive work environment. This position provides direct oversight to the multiple sites across the Southeast Area Security Team.

Please Note: The selected candidate will work (40 hours/week) Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The days off for this position will be Sunday and Saturday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Oversee the security and safety operations across the Southeast Area ensuring all operating procedures are reviewed, are appropriate for the facility and carried out in a manner consistent with DMH safety and security practices.
• Conduct routine security and safety audits of the campus facility, suggesting and participating in planning meetings to maintain adequate safety and security standards.
• Ensure effective Emergency Management response and preparedness throughout the Southeast Area.
• Oversee and manage budgets including but not limited to, communications, surveillance equipment, locking devices.
• Maintain oversight of all required training for assigned staff; participate in the development of all Written Security Plans, Environment of Care processes and all other meetings addressing safety and security initiatives.
• Provide direct supervision to onsite supervisors; Ensure supervision and evaluations are conducted regularly and timely.
• Ensure participation in various Area community and hospital committees to include Environment of Care meetings at the three (3) sites and inpatient EOC; Participates in other Area committees as assigned.
• Recruit, train and maintain a pool of Emergency Psychological First Aid counselors available to respond to area events as requested.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to supervise and guide staff in the concepts of security in the healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the clinical practices of treating those with Mental Illnesses.
• Capacity to interact with and understand others, i.e., from entry level workers to highly skilled workers, administrations, doctors, nurses, other hospital staff, visitors, volunteers, legal professionals, construction workers, and above all our patients.
• Knowledge of the fundamental workings of State Government.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission and their Accreditation Standards, as well as Division of Labor Standards.
• Ability to perform a variety of job tasks simultaneously, and flexible to changing priorities and demands.
• Passion for embracing diversity as a strategic advantage.
• Proven written and oral communication skills with comfortability working with a high level of executives.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.