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Aerotek Senior Director Of Facilities Operations And Security in Palo Alto, California
Job Title: Senior Director of Facilities Operations and Security Job Description
Step into a role where your leadership drives the safety, resilience, and operational excellence of a world-class healthcare environment. As our Senior Director of Facilities Operations and Security, you will influence far more than security; you will help drive the operational backbone that keeps our mission moving forward. In this high-impact position, you will lead a regional security organization while serving as a key member of our Facilities, Infrastructure & Safety leadership team. You will oversee complex, high-stakes operations, partner across disciplines, and elevate performance through sharp operational judgment and tech-forward thinking.
Responsibilities
Act as a professional liaison with local, University, State, and Federal law enforcement and life safety agencies.
Collaborate with Nursing Administration, Patient Relations, and other departments as necessary to determine security and maintenance needs for various patient and clinical care units and programs.
Create internal guidelines and procedures that are directly responsive to the organization’s needs.
Direct all investigations involving possible criminal activity on the part of staff with Human Resources and Risk Management.
Evaluate security and maintenance programs to ensure consistency with current regulatory and national standards in training, procedures, and systems.
Prepare long-range security and maintenance plans that address changes in the physical plant, types of medical services provided, facility accessibility, improved systems technology, staffing levels, and other pertinent factors.
Review all building plans and make recommendations on security issues such as accessibility, CCTV, lighting, landscaping, and other needs.
Serve as an active member of several committees such as the Safety Committee, Disaster Committee, and various other committees and task forces.
Key point of contact for regulatory surveys and regulatory requirement compliance.
Integrate, standardize, and optimize maintenance and repair teams across multiple locations.
Set vision and hold accountable the Maintenance & Repair department in responding, executing, and documenting work orders within the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS).
Partner with the System Engineering and Resource Management teams to problem-solve and continuously improve the EAMS.
Partner with Environment of Care Subcommittees to oversee execution of asset management and utility initiatives.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university, or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Fifteen years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Ability to develop long-range business plans and strategies.
Ability to establish strategic direction and business plans for a functional group.
Ability to manage complex projects and resources (people, costs, time).
Ability to mediate and resolve complex problems and issues.
Ability to provide leadership and influence others.
Ability to research and interpret relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards.
Ability to strategize, plan and implement change.
Ability to work effectively both as a team player and leader.
Knowledge of security services policies, procedures, and operational facilities.
Knowledge of police/law enforcement procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal, and personnel management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- California Driver's License - Valid and In State.
Why Work Here?
Join a world-renowned hospital with a strong reputation for excellence. Experience great benefits and opportunities for longevity in a supportive and dynamic work environment.
Work Environment
The Senior Director will oversee a team of three Security Directors as well as 200+ Security Professionals. This role involves working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on strategic planning and operational excellence.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palo Alto, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $132.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.