Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Manager- FT - Exempt - $59,196.80-$82,950.40 Annually

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
Walsenburg, Colorado 81066 United States  View Map
Posted: May 10, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Health
  • Summary

    Description:

    At Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center, we're committed to creating a safe, secure, and prepared environment for our patients, residents, staff, and community. We're looking for a proactive, mission-driven leader to serve as our Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Manager. A critical role that sits at the center of our organization's safety and regulatory excellence.

    In this role, you won't just maintain programs-you'll shape them, lead them, and continuously improve them across our hospital, Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC), clinics, and ambulance services.


    Pay Range: $59,196.80-$82,950.40 Annually - Fulltime Exempt Position

    Requirements:

    Lead Life Safety & Compliance

    You'll oversee and strengthen our Life Safety Program to ensure full compliance with CMS, NFPA, and other regulatory standards.

    • Conduct routine life safety audits, risk assessments, and environmental tours
    • Maintain accurate life safety drawings, documentation, and compliance records
    • Coordinate regulatory surveys, inspections, and follow-up actions
    • Drive continuous survey readiness across all facilities
    Manage Security Operations

    You'll take ownership of physical security across all SPRHC locations.

    • Oversee access control, surveillance systems, and incident response
    • Develop and enforce security policies and staff training programs
    • Lead investigations into incidents, workplace safety concerns, and security events
    • Build strong partnerships with local law enforcement and emergency responders
    Drive Emergency Preparedness

    You'll lead the planning and execution of emergency readiness efforts that truly make a difference.

    • Develop and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) aligned with CMS requirements and HICS
    • Coordinate drills, exercises, and after-action improvements
    • Manage disaster supplies, communication systems, and response resources
    • Support incident command activation during real-world events

    Collaborate & Lead

    You'll work closely with leaders across the organization to embed a culture of safety.

    • Chair or support key committees (Safety, Emergency Preparedness, etc.)
    • Deliver training and education to staff across departments
    • Partner with facilities and operational leaders to integrate best practices
    • Oversee program budgets, vendors, and service contracts
    • Will help cover facilities managers duties as needed

    Minimum Required Education/Experience Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. 2-3 years of experience in life safety, security, emergency preparedness, facilities operations, or related fields (healthcare experience preferred). Working knowledge of ICS. NIMS, CMS, NFPA 101, and OSHA requirements (or willingness to learn). Demonstrated desire and commitment to become the organization's subject matter expert in life safety, security, and emergency preparedness.


    Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

    • Experience in a critical access hospital, rural healthcare environment, or long-term care setting.
    • Professional certifications such as CHSP, CHEP, CHFM, CPP, or willingness to pursue them.
    • Experience with HICS, hazard vulnerability assessments, and emergency management exercises.
    • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

    Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

    Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to a tuberculosis screening process.

    Licenses or Certificates: Current Colorado driver's license. CHSP, CHEP, CHFM, CPP certifications preferred.

    Unusual Demands: Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.


    Benefits:

    All Employees are eligible for:

    Employee Assistance Program

    403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

    Cafeteria Meal Discount


    Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

    Medical benefits including telehealth options

    Dental and vision benefits

    Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)

    Supplemental Life/AD&D

    Paid Time Off

    Short-term disability (employer paid)

    Critical Illness Insurance

    Accident Insurance

    Identity protection

    Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)


    If you're considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.



    Compensation details: 59196.8-82950.4 Yearly Salary



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  • Job Description

    Description:

    At Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center, we're committed to creating a safe, secure, and prepared environment for our patients, residents, staff, and community. We're looking for a proactive, mission-driven leader to serve as our Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Manager. A critical role that sits at the center of our organization's safety and regulatory excellence.

    In this role, you won't just maintain programs-you'll shape them, lead them, and continuously improve them across our hospital, Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC), clinics, and ambulance services.


    Pay Range: $59,196.80-$82,950.40 Annually - Fulltime Exempt Position

    Requirements:

    Lead Life Safety & Compliance

    You'll oversee and strengthen our Life Safety Program to ensure full compliance with CMS, NFPA, and other regulatory standards.

    • Conduct routine life safety audits, risk assessments, and environmental tours
    • Maintain accurate life safety drawings, documentation, and compliance records
    • Coordinate regulatory surveys, inspections, and follow-up actions
    • Drive continuous survey readiness across all facilities
    Manage Security Operations

    You'll take ownership of physical security across all SPRHC locations.

    • Oversee access control, surveillance systems, and incident response
    • Develop and enforce security policies and staff training programs
    • Lead investigations into incidents, workplace safety concerns, and security events
    • Build strong partnerships with local law enforcement and emergency responders
    Drive Emergency Preparedness

    You'll lead the planning and execution of emergency readiness efforts that truly make a difference.

    • Develop and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) aligned with CMS requirements and HICS
    • Coordinate drills, exercises, and after-action improvements
    • Manage disaster supplies, communication systems, and response resources
    • Support incident command activation during real-world events

    Collaborate & Lead

    You'll work closely with leaders across the organization to embed a culture of safety.

    • Chair or support key committees (Safety, Emergency Preparedness, etc.)
    • Deliver training and education to staff across departments
    • Partner with facilities and operational leaders to integrate best practices
    • Oversee program budgets, vendors, and service contracts
    • Will help cover facilities managers duties as needed

    Minimum Required Education/Experience Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. 2-3 years of experience in life safety, security, emergency preparedness, facilities operations, or related fields (healthcare experience preferred). Working knowledge of ICS. NIMS, CMS, NFPA 101, and OSHA requirements (or willingness to learn). Demonstrated desire and commitment to become the organization's subject matter expert in life safety, security, and emergency preparedness.


    Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

    • Experience in a critical access hospital, rural healthcare environment, or long-term care setting.
    • Professional certifications such as CHSP, CHEP, CHFM, CPP, or willingness to pursue them.
    • Experience with HICS, hazard vulnerability assessments, and emergency management exercises.
    • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

    Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

    Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to a tuberculosis screening process.

    Licenses or Certificates: Current Colorado driver's license. CHSP, CHEP, CHFM, CPP certifications preferred.

    Unusual Demands: Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.


    Benefits:

    All Employees are eligible for:

    Employee Assistance Program

    403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

    Cafeteria Meal Discount


    Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

    Medical benefits including telehealth options

    Dental and vision benefits

    Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)

    Supplemental Life/AD&D

    Paid Time Off

    Short-term disability (employer paid)

    Critical Illness Insurance

    Accident Insurance

    Identity protection

    Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)


    If you're considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.



    Compensation details: 59196.8-82950.4 Yearly Salary



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