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
