Director Safety and Security

SUMMARY

The Director of Safety and Security is responsible for senior level management of the daily Safety and Security operations which includes corporate security staff, third- party security vendors, and law enforcement partners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Oversight of the Daily Security Operation including the Safety and Security (SAS) Team including Security Specialists, Security Inspectors, and our 24/7 Emergency Services Operations Center (ESOC).

· Develop, administer, and maintain standard operating procedures to assure safety and security of residents, employees, and stakeholders of CHA.

· Proactively develop and lead physical operational safety and security measures concerning the Chicago Housing Authority and its employees, residents, contractors, and stakeholders

· Oversight and management of 3rd party contractors and vendors within the Security and Emergency Services Budget

· Ensure Security contract compliance , proper invoicing, and regular accountability meetings with our security vendors.

· Assess, create, and maintain security protocols and guidelines for programs such as employee safety, visitor management, emergency preparedness and recovery, duress notifications, threat assessment, and staff safety awareness training.

· Liaison with our Law Enforcement partners and inter- governmental agencies.

· Assist in management of the security and threat assessment process.

· Partners with internal departments during construction and design to ensure a consistent security approach and best practices.

· Participates in local security groups, advisory groups, and resident groups that focus on property level security issues.

· Coordinates with the Office of Emergency Management & Communication while planning for and during emergency situations as needed.

· The employee in this position must be available for on-call duty 24-hours a day, work long hours if needed in all environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field required. 5+ years of progressive security experience required. Knowledge of physical security, security assessments, guard operations, and security technology required. Must have served in a Command/ Head position within a Security Function. Must possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Must be willing to be on-call and available 24/7.

Salary Range: $110,000 – $125,000

Grade: S10

FLSA: Exempt

Union: None

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person