Director of Security

Job description / Role

We are currently looking for a full time Director of Security for a modern and fully equipped hospital in Dubai. The Hospital is a 143 bed, acute care, general medical/surgical hospital.

Position Type: Support
Report to: CEO

Internal contacts (Coordinates): Facilities Management Department, Health and Safety Personnel, HR Department
External contacts: 3rd Party Security Provider

Key Responsibilities:
- The Director of Security will be responsible for overseeing and the management of all day-to-day security operations of the hospital.
- Reports to the CEO and coordinates with the Facilities Management Department on aspects of security relating to Hospital.
- Monitors the Security Department operations to ensure safety and security for Hospital Patients, Staff, High Profile Clients and Visitors.
- Responsible for implementation of security policies and procedures in line with Hospital standards.
- Maintains and updates policies and procedures pertaining to security of the facility in line with Hospital standards.
- Responds to emergency situations and performs regular Security Risk Assessments.
- Develops, security, risk and healthcare safety audits for multiple sites.
- Studies any trends and incidents in the workplace that could have an impact on security, and implements preventive measures in consultation with relevant parties including the 3rd party security provider.
- Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations and provides direction and information to all the relevant parties, in addition prepares accurate evidence reports.
- Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to the CEO, or public safety authorities as appropriate.
- Responsible for the creation, implementation and standardization of security systems and procedures including but not limited to CCTV security system, hospital access control and duress alarm.
- Analyses evolving security requirements and recommends suitable security systems or technologies to ensure the effective protection of hospital facility and its personnel, patients and guests.
- Controls access to hospital sites by screening members, visitors and the hospital employees in a proficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the facility while monitoring and preventing unapproved or unlawful entry.

- A minimum of 3 years of Security experience at a Managerial level within the healthcare sector
- High school graduate or equivalent (BSc degree is highly favourable)
- Previous experience working in law enforcement, military, or emergency management. (Preferred but not essential)

Skills Required:
- Possesses strong Senior Management, Strategic and Operational skills.
- Exhibits good judgment during critical situations and maintains a professional and authoritative demeanor at all times.
- Experience with employing, policy writing, training and change management
- Saving costs and managing budget effectively.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management.
- Investigation and Reporting
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional, articulate and able to use good independent judgment and discretion.
- Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
- Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
- Ability to take initiative and achieve results
- Ability to deal with emergency situations

About the Company

Cielo is the world's leading strategic Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partner, dedicated to ensuring our clients attract and hire better talent faster, all while providing a world-class candidate experience. Many RPO providers think more like outsourcers than recruiters, but we immerse ourselves in your industry, brand and values, and are accountable for driving real business results. Or, as we like to say, WE BECOME YOU.