DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SECURITY (M26)
Career Family: DIRECTOR
New Jersey treats Director of Medical Security as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The minimum is a high school diploma and 5 years of relevant experience. Its salary schedule (frozen at an older rate) lists $53,632 to $75,095, though managerial and exempt titles like this are usually paid individually rather than on the step schedule, and state payroll currently lists 4 people in the title, most of them at Health and Senior Services.
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Director of Medical Security appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Health.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Health | 4 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 4 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $114,886. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (4)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of the Medical Director or other administrative official in a state hospital or long-term care facility, plans, organizes, administers, and controls the activities of the Medical Security Office concerned with security practices, custody, medical security employee discipline, control of the movement of patients or residents, and the training of personnel in these practices; manages staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Under direction, plans, organizes, administers, and controls the activities of the Medical Security Office concerned with security practices, custody, medical security employee discipline, control of the movement of patients or residents, and the training of personnel in these practices. Organizes assigned supervisory, custodial, and security work, analyzes problems, and develops appropriate work methods. As required, assists the medical staff in the formulation of a progressive program of care, training, discipline, custody, and rehabilitation of patients or residents who require medical security. Assists in formulating pertinent administrative policies and programs for the Medical Security Office and interprets these to subordinate employees. Responsible for the physical custody and well-being of patients or residents assigned to the Medical Security Office. Plans the security program of the Medical Security Office and coordinates it with the medical and psychiatric care programs. Maintains general security supervision over the religious, recreation, and other special activities of the patients or residents. Interprets appropriate medical security policies and regulations to the public. Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Supervises the periodic search of the building to ensure the maximum efficiency of security measures. Investigates and reports to the proper authorities any complaints received from patients or residents, the public, or from employees. Plans and supervises appropriate orientation and training programs for nonprofessional hospital or facility employees. Makes personal inspections of the appropriate areas to see that patients or residents are properly cared for and that proper standards of cleanliness, sanitation, order, and safety are maintained. Prepares requisitions for supplies; ensures that the wards are furnished with required equipment, materials, and supplies. Prepares detailed written reports to the Medical Director or other administrative official of irregular or unusual conditions, potentially hazardous conditions, or any other important matter. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
Experience
Five (5) years of supervisory experience in work involving the direct care and custody of patients or residents requiring medical security.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the practical, administrative, and other problems involved in supervising a large building of several wards housing patients or residents who require medical security including the supervision of a large group of ward and custodial personnel. Knowledge of the standards, policies, objectives, regulations, and procedures established by the department governing the operation of the hospital or facility and specifically of the Medical Security Office. Ability to understand and interpret the basic laws and regulations of the hospital or facility to subordinate staff and others, as required. Ability to organize responsible supervisory, custodial, care, and treatment work, and develop effective work methods in accordance with established procedures. Ability to manage assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to make such investigations and inspections as required and prepare reports. Ability to promote and maintain proper discipline, order, and behavior consideration among patients or residents, employees, and the public. Ability to work with hospital or facility medical staff to adapt the medical security program in such a way as to aid and enhance treatment. Ability to prepare factual reports. Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: 25/M26 - MCK 2/21/2026
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.