Protective Services Manager
San Francisco, CAFull-time$161–242K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Protective Services Manager translates enterprise and operating-unit direction into affiliate security programs tailored to local culture. The role leads subordinate security managers, supervisors, and site leads, and coordinates staffing, technology, and processes to safeguard Sutter Health’s people, property, assets, and interests. It oversees security program elements including incident analysis, budgeting, investigations, training, and crime prevention.
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Full job description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal
Position Overview:
Translates enterprise and operating unit guidance and direction into affiliate security programs and initiatives that result in a coherent system approach, while ensuring that implementation strategies are tailored and integrated consistent with affiliate culture. Provides leadership, direction and supervision to subordinate security managers, supervisors, and site leads. Ensures effective synchronization of staffing, technology, and processes (incident reporting, analysis, measurement, budgeting, repair & maintenance, investigations, event reconstruction, training, crime prevention, et al), to safeguard Sutter Health's people, property, assets, and interests.
Job Description :
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field .
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Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Typical Experience
- 8 years of recent, relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge
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In-depth knowledge of:Building security staffing models. Developing post and patrol strategies. Effectively applying security technologies. Blending security program elements with tailored processes to manage risk within a clinical environment.
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Broad working knowledge of:Healthcare operations. Healthcare security requirements. Hospitals, clinics, and medical offices. Protective services needs.
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Extensive knowledge and understanding of:Current and emerging physical security trends. Risks and threats. Countermeasures. Vulnerabilities and mitigations. Workplace violence. Terrorism. Loss prevention. Behavioral challenges.
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Solid expertise in:Formal and structured security risk assessment methodology. Mitigating risk through the coordinated use of people, processes, and technology.
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Working knowledge of:Establishing and delivering key performance indicators (KPIs). Ensuring high availability and integrity of security devices and equipment. Integrating security equipment into an overarching security plan.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to give presentations.
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Ability to translate complex concepts into business- and clinician-relatable language.
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Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
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Demonstrated ability to work under stress during emergencies.
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Flexibility to manage simultaneous high-pressure demands.
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Advanced competency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software used for:Information management. Research. Analysis.
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Superior ability to:Interact effectively with stakeholders. Build relationships at all levels. Work across business units and organizations. Understand business imperatives.
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Demonstrated ability to balance:Strategic planning. Tactical execution.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
Occasionally
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $161,491.20 to $242,257.60 / annual salary
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
How this job compares
Set against the 558 open Security Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$161–242K/yr
- California median$99–232K/yr64 salary ranges
- US median$99–232K/yr435 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $202K, is 7% above the California median midpoint ($188K) — in the middle half of Security Manager salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 67 open Security Manager jobs in California and 558 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Security Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (498 postings).
- Education
- 178 of the 558 open Security Manager jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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