Senior Consultant – Healthcare Security

Vizient, Inc

. Engage with healthcare providers as a knowledge resource for security processes and programs .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $88,900 - $155,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing security programs within healthcare settings, including vendor management, budgeting, and compliance. Proficient in project management and capable of delivering strategic recommendations to enhance security operations and financial outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Director Of Security ExperienceCHPA CredentialsProject Management ProficiencyHealthcare Supply Chain ProcurementExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Security Program ManagementBudgetingContract EvaluationVendor NegotiationSchematic Drawing InterpretationSecurity KPI DevelopmentIntrusion Detection EvaluationAccess ManagementRisk AssessmentHealthcare Process Understanding

Soft Skills

CollaborationAnalytical ThinkingPresentation SkillsLeadershipInterpersonal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CHPA CredentialsBoard Certification In Security Management

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SecurityComplianceRisk ManagementVendor ManagementSecurity Operations CentersPhysical SecurityHealthcare ProvidersMulti-Location SystemsSafety PoliciesSecurity Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with healthcare providers as a knowledge resource for security processes and programs
Manage security programs including staff management, budgeting, planning, project development, and contract evaluations
Collaborate with senior leaders to develop actions that increase effectiveness, reduce costs, and improve financial outcomes
Manage RFP and evaluation processes for security management contracts
Collaborate with Legal, Risk Management, Compliance, and other support departments on contracting activities
Cultivate vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and identify provider savings opportunities
Review vendor pricing and contract pricing to identify future savings opportunities
Design and execute project work plans; provide status updates; identify, track, and validate savings
Prepare analyses and present recommendations to senior leadership, including multi-system and regional aggregation
Review and recommend improvements for vendor contracts, security KPIs, standard operating procedures, safety and security policies, and processes
Recommend improvements to vendor training, awareness, orientation, onboarding, and personal belonging search processes
Monitor physical workflows and movement of patients and staff in high-risk areas
Review security leadership structure, education, and training
Review and recommend improvements for cameras, duress alarms, badge readers, lighting, access management, and building security
Evaluate main entry-point access processes and recommend improvements
Review vehicle appropriateness, patrol routes, response times, signage, parking lot and vehicle security, monitoring, post-orders, rounding, and risk points
Evaluate security threats, intrusion detection, exterior fortification, gates, fencing, and security operations centers
Review security uniforms, weapons, law enforcement use, armed agents, contractors, and security/safety program certification
Prepare and deliver assessment reports covering observations, crime index reports, user feedback and requirements, practice use gaps, and financial investments/savings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant degree preferred
5 or more years of relevant experience required
Experience as a Director of Security and/or law enforcement at multi location healthcare system required
Ability to read location schematic drawings and specifications required
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills required
Experience in consulting, analytics, healthcare supply chain procurement, and understanding of clinical and non-clinical healthcare activities and processes preferred
CHPA credentials required
Board certification in Security Management preferred
Proficient in project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools
Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive eligible
Comprehensive benefits plan
Personal and professional development opportunities
Inclusive work environment