Director, Security - Swisher International

Description

The Director, Security is responsible for implementing the overall security strategy, policies, and standards to ensure the physical safety of all visitors and employees to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide security and risk consulting support to operations in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua and at domestic U.S. Locations in Florida, Kentucky, and West Virginia).
• Manage Business Continuity and Crisis Management Plans, ensure compliance with the U.S. DOT Hazmat Plan, and create disaster and/or crisis preparedness plans.
• Manage a team of security specialists and the organization's part-time guard service to ensure appropriate coverage at all Jacksonville locations.
• Implements employee security training and establishes operational plans for crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergencies. 
• Responsible for administering the Security Program Budget, which includes identifying needs, selecting vendors, negotiating services, contract approval, and payment of contract-related invoices while managing a departmental budget.
• Partner with the Legal and Human Resources Departments to deliver investigative work products and the fulfillment of Subpoenas. Performs traffic accident reviews and supports compliance with applicable policies.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess, identify, and mitigate security vulnerabilities or gaps. 
• Manage and maintain systems, alarms, and other physical security measures.
• Coordinates law enforcement support services with Swisher matters, as appropriate.
• Provides custom security support services for Corporate Owners Group.

Experience:

• 10+ years of executive Public Safety and Security leadership position(s) for private and public sectors, preferably in the Jacksonville Metro Area
• 10 years of public safety and security executive experience developing and managing public safety and security programs and processes and budgets in excess of $2M+ per year while holding a position of Division Chief, Security Director, or equivalent role
• Five (5) years experience managing and leading security personnel.
• An advanced level of experience reporting, investigating, and documenting work-related accidents and incidents, including guest and employee losses, in an objective and comprehensive manner
• 2+ years of community relations and emergency services leadership
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures that promote public and private security and safety

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Skillset in Conflict Negotiation and Resolution
• Solid working knowledge of security and fire alarm systems, video camera systems, access control systems, and other related technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate security and risk-related concepts to various audiences

Education:

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security, or related field or commensurate experience.

Master's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, security, or related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Management of CALEA Accreditation Program

Successful completion of FEMA Incident Command System training

Risk assessment support experience that may include Crime Prevention through Environmental Design

Travel: 15% - 30%

Qualifications

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)