Director of Safety & Emergency Preparedness bei San Luis Valley Health

This positions closes 10/6/2025

San Luis Valley Health is seeking an experienced Director of Safety and Emergency Preparedness to lead our organizational safety, security, and emergency management programs. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, fosters a culture of safety, and provides strategic leadership in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on patient, staff, and visitor safety while shaping a proactive emergency management culture. You’ll work collaboratively across the organization and with community partners to ensure readiness and resilience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety, Emergency Management, Healthcare/Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in public safety, security, or emergency preparedness.
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), or equivalent.
• FEMA ICS training (100, 200, 700, 800 required; 300/400 preferred).
• OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage crises effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and oversight of safety policies, risk assessments, and compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, and EPA.
• Direct the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), hazard vulnerability assessments, and disaster drills.
• Serve as Incident Commander or key HICS leader during emergencies.
• Oversee third-party security contract and manage security systems and audits.
• Develop and deliver training programs; coordinate drills and exercises.
• Collaborate with internal leaders, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
• Participate in Administrator On-Call rotation (approx. 5 weeks per year).

We Take Care of Our People

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.