Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Manager- FT - Exempt - $59,196.80-$82,950.40 Annually in Walsenburg, Colorado at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

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

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

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

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.