Security Manager

St. Paul's Towers

Competitive wagesPaid time offGreat medical, dental, vision & employee assistance programEmployer paid life insuranceRetirement 403B plan with employer contributionEmployee referral program8 Paid Holidays and anniversary day offFree secure parkingEmployee reduced meal programEmployee discount programPet insuranceBreakroom coffee bar

Summary

Dedicated to maintaining a secure environment within the Community and its surroundings, the Security Manager recruits, hires, trains, deploys and mentors a professional, proactive security and transportation staff.

Responsibilities

Ensures that the Community environment is safe and secure; constantly assesses and revises security procedures to reflect the needs of the Community. Organizes, plans and directs the security/transportation department activities. Hires and trains security and transportation; ensures that all security and transportation personnel perform their duties in the most professional manner. Cross-trains security and transportation staff to enable both functional areas to be performed by either discipline as needed, without compromising quality. Fosters a departmental environment of individual integrity and total customer service and hospitality toward the residents, staff and all visitors to the Community. Educates and interacts with staff and residents to heighten awareness of personal safety and guard against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry. Participates in the application, training and documentation of all facets of the facility emergency plan and Title 22 requirements. Interacts and establishes a rapport with the local authorities (police, fire, etc.). Ensures that the security and transportation team provide all required support to each department in a professional, courteous manner consistent with the mission of the Community. Ensures that all reports generated by the security department are forwarded to the appropriate department(s) and/or individual(s) concerned. Meets with the Executive Director or designee weekly to discuss important events or occurrences affecting the Community, Residents, staff, visitors and environs. Participates in weekly management meetings. Oversees the issuance of name badges to all staff, contractors and visitors. Ensures that all visitors are correctly identified, announced, and signed in and out. Audits assets; determines the physical security of portable assets located throughout the community; recommends procedures to ensure asset security. Maintains the Emergency Response list and DNR binder. Oversees the daily audit of the security system, nurse call system, Fire control system, 911 system and review of playback cameras. Participates in community emergency plan training and fire drills; assumes the pre-assigned emergency duties in the event of an emergency or disaster. Assists in implementing the Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Attends quarterly Safety meetings at the corporate office; works with other department directors/managers to establish annual safety goals for the Community. Assists the Facility Services Director in coordinating the Community's Hazard Communication Program. Coordinates the activities of the Resident and staff safety committees; takes minutes of committee meetings and follows up on committee recommendations. Assists in investigating incidents and accidents; recommendations steps to avoid such events in the future, and to minimize security/safety risks. Assists supervisor in creating the department budget; ensures that expenses remain within budget. Constantly assesses the fiscal activity of the department and makes recommendations for cost savings plans without compromising service quality. At all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with staff, colleagues and supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Must be able to function independently, with personal integrity, flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, guests, visitors and support agencies. Works well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes completing deadlines. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Computer literacy. CPR/first aid certification. Must be able to cross-train in all related functions. Fire drill certification and fire safety training (fire command station operation). All certifications required by local law.

Education And Other Qualifications

Two years’ minimum security managerial/supervisory experience Previous law enforcement or military background a plus. High school diploma or equivalent College degree or related life experience preferred. High Rise Fire Safety Director Certification a plus. Must complete and pass a physical examination with tuberculosis (TB) screen prior to employment. Employment contingent upon fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice.

Work Environment, Physical And Mental Capabilities, And Other Requirements

The work environment and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is an office environment, community meeting room, or a resident’s apartment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and to hear and speak with peers, residents, and others. The employee is often required to move continually throughout the work day; maintain dexterity to pinch small objects; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to assist with the evacuation of residents, staff and patients within the Community. Must be in good general health, demonstrate emotional stability, and be able to cope with the stress and responsibilities of the position. Must be able to work with the disabled, ill, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the Community.

Exposure Risk

The Security Manager is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.