Director of Security | Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and MANY MORE!

The Director of Security is r esponsible for the overall operation of the Security Department including loss, prevention, investigation, fire safety, life safety, job safety, and staff management. Other duties as required.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and maintains effective security program.
• Review and updates all security procedures and policies.
• Investigates all guest, employee property loss and accident reports.
• Implement "plan of action" in case of life safety threats including, but not limited to fire, bomb, threats, active shooter, riots, etc.
• Manage the Personal Duress Alarm program
• Maintain all Emergency Response Plans
• Conduct quarterly security team training sessions
• Conduct safety training for all colleagues as directed by hotel senior management
• Inspects property on a regular basis for all safety hazards, energy conservation, etc.
• Liaison with federal, state and local officials to ensure compliance with security, fire and life safety regulations.
• Lead safety committee team to ensure colleagues are knowledgeable and aware.
• Purchases all security supplies and equipment.
• Handles all insurance: liability, brokers, guests, etc.
• Handles all correspondence and maintains employee files.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, yearly payroll and operating budget.
• Hires, trains, counsels, disciplines, and evaluate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Manage and implement the following programs:
• Blood borne pathogens,
• CPR,
• Fire extinguisher training,
• OSHA regulations
• Management on Duty training,
• Crisis management training,
• Key control, lost and found,
• ADA regulations,
• Hazard communications,
• Compliance issues

• At least 5 years security, law enforcement or investigative experience in a managerial position.
• Background should include law enforcement, hotel security, or police sciences with supervisory skills.

DESIRABLE:

• High School and College graduate.
• Experience working in a union environment is a plus
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Ethical Awareness

• Loss prevention, investigation, fire and safety.
• Working under pressure, using good judgment, handling confidentiality, using tact and discretion.
• Extensive knowledge of city fire laws and regulations, state penal law and general business law.

Group Process & Team Building

• Communicating effectively verbally and written in all situations.
• Supervising and delegating responsibilities.

Creativity
Designing, developing and implementing security-operating procedures.

Other Physical Abilities

• Patrol all areas of the building, climbing stairs and ladders, responding quickly to emergency situations, lifting and caring emergency equipment above 50 lb.
• Maneuver in tight, crowded and difficult situations.
• Standing and walking for long period of time.
• Applying physical force against an individual.