Security and Safety Manager

Job Description

The Dominica Hospitals Authority seeks qualified applicants for the post of Security and Safety Manager. Responsibilities include managing the Security Department, enforcing safety policies and procedures, overseeing training, coordinating disaster preparedness efforts, managing crowd control during events, ensuring proper conduct across facilities, and serving as the Authority’s official representative in national discussions and planning related to hospital safety and public security matters.

Responsibility

• Organize the security personnel to ensure that adequate protection is provided to all property under the control of the Authority at all times as well as to persons using that property
• Monitor the effectiveness of the security and the safety systems to ensure that they are functional and in good condition
• Assist the Management team with the development of an effective and efficient disaster recovery plan
• Collaborate with the management team to activate the disaster plan upon receiving any impending weather conditions from the Disaster Preparedness Office.
• Develop, document, and ensure the implementation of safety and security practices and procedures
• Maintain and update Safety and Security Management Documents
• Review, recommend, and participate in the recruitment and selection of security and safety staff following the Authority’s policies and procedures
• Organize suitable training for security and related staff
• Promote security awareness and vigilance of the hospital’s facility personnel

Experience and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in criminology, cybersecurity, risk management, disaster management and/or a related field plus ten (10) years of experience as senior law enforcement officer. OR
• An Associate Degree in criminology, cybersecurity, risk management, disaster management, or a related field plus ten (10) years of experience as senior law enforcement officer.
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Strong Communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to train, mentor and coach security personnel and other members of staff;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills;
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to research, analyse, evaluate and solve problems;
• Ability to work with a variety of healthcare professionals;
• Team player with strong attention to detail; and
• Computer and software skills.

Benefits and Others

The successful applicant will receive a compensation package that will be commensurate with experience and qualifications for the post. The position will be on a contractual basis for two (2) years, with the possibility of renewal upon satisfactory performance.

Additional Information:

Additional information on the duties and other conditions of service can be obtained from the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH) by emailing ceo@domhospitals.dm

Address for Applications

Applications should be sent under CONFIDENTIAL cover to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Dominica Hospitals Authority
Administration Building
Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH),
Federation Drive,
Goodwill,
Dominica

Applications can also be sent by email to: ceo@domhospitals.dm. Evidence of formal qualifications and the names and contact details of two (2) referees, of whom must be professional referees, should be included in the Letter of Application.

Closing Date: The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, June 13th, 2025.