Security & Safety Manager

About the role

The Security & Safety Manager supports the mission of The Museum of Flight by managing the Museum’s security and safety functions. This includes creating, implementing, and overseeing security and safety policies, regulations, and procedures to provide a safe environment for staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Manage Museum security and safety functions including develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety and security policies, procedures and preventative practices related to building security and access, protection of company assets, safety hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness, and loss prevention.
• Develop, maintain, and update records required by law and Museum policy related to security, safety department standard operating procedures, Emergency Preparedness Plan, and other documents necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the facilities.
• Oversee the Museum’s security and life safety systems including alerts, fire panels, cameras, and access points to ensure proper operation and effectiveness.
• Manage a 24/7, unarmed security team including set objectives, provide feedback, coaching, evaluations, training, and corrective actions.
• Provide oversight to the Security Supervisor on hiring, scheduling, and managing performance of Security Officers.
• Provide safety and security consultation to Museum leaders in the creation of Museum activities, programs, and exhibit plans to ensure the safety and security of staff, visitors, the collection, and spaces.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with law enforcement, fire, emergency, medical personnel, and related organizations to establish, implement, and maintain standard emergency response protocols.
• Work with the Human Resources regarding the Museum’s Occupational Safety and Accident Prevention Program, staff related investigations, and training records required by local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations.
• Monitor, identify, and facilitate the correction of safety issues throughout the Museum, assisting other department leaders with safety procedures and training specific to their work environments; serve on the Museum Safety Committee.
• Develop and maintain the department annual budget, including labor, training, and other department costs, proactively investigate and implement cost saving initiatives.
• Manage department related vendor agreements, contracts, and relationships.
• Process invoices and purchase orders to ensure goods and services per the terms of agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Security, Public Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in security management including a minimum of 3 years supervisory and vendor oversight responsibilities.
• Experience managing access control systems, automated alerts, and fire safety panels and devices is highly preferred.
• Planning, budgeting, and forecasting experience is highly preferred.

Skills

• Effective planning and organizational skills; able to prioritize and plan work activities; uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans; initiative to improve processes.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications skills with strong attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office/365.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate staff creating a productive, customer service-oriented team.
• Comfortable making independent, timely, and sound decisions in a high-pressure environment including proven ability to manage critical incidents under pressure.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively and properly applying discretionary judgment, maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information and projects.
• Able to demonstrate management of multiple, parallel projects, and competing priorities.
• Able to communicate effectively with respect in both positive and negative situations with strong emphasis on communication to large, diverse groups.

License & Certification

• Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification or may be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Professional Safety and Security Certifications

• Strongly desired.

Work Environment

• On-site attendance is essential to perform the duties of this position.
• Occasional local and out of area travel may be expected.

Physical Demands

• On-site attendance is essential to perform the duties of this position.
• Occasional local and out of area travel may be expected.

Benefits

• The Museum of Flight offers full-time employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match after 1 year of service, Employee Assistance Program, as well as company paid life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and long-term disability.
• Paid-Time Off Our paid time-off plans include 2 weeks of accrued sick leave and 2 weeks of vacation (80 hours each) per year, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

Compensation

• The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $112,916.70 depending on experience.