Purpose:
Responsible for a safe and secure environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees at all hospital properties. Responsible for the protection of all hospital property as well as for patient property entrusted to the department. Directs personnel involved in establishing, promoting and maintaining hospital security and property protection programs by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Maintains performance improvement activities within the departments and assures competency of all personnel. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all JCAHO, state, and federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. Responsible for the operations of the parking and transportation functions, including valet service, shuttle service/contract, garage operations, cash collection, and parking machine operations.