Director, Support Services

Job overview

The Director, Support Services role is onsite in Orangeburg, SC, with compensation not specified. The position leads the Security department for the Medical University Hospital Authority and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The role exists to maintain the organization’s security plan and procedures, manage the security team, and mitigate safety and security risks. It supports hospital operations through investigations, policy development, incident response, and coordination with public agencies and first responders.

What you'll do

• Lead security department priorities and daily operations
• ensure compliance with security plans and procedures
• interview, hire, train, and manage security staff
• develop and revise policies and systems
• participate in and document investigations
• recommend mitigation strategies
• collaborate with local, state, and national agencies
• assist first responders during medical emergencies
• report and mitigate safety, fire, security, and illegal-activity concerns
• use de-escalation methods and, when necessary, weapons as described in the posting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

security director

orangeburg sc

musc

hospital security

security operations

team leadership

incident investigations

risk mitigation

policy development

de-escalation

sled certification

40 hours weekly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree with five years of security experience or an associate’s degree with seven years and progressive leadership experience; SLED certification is required or must be obtained within six months.

About the employer

MUSC is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.