Security Safety Manager

About the role

The Security Safety Manager supports the Director of Security and oversees all resort safety and security operations. This role develops and enforces security policies, procedures, and programs to protect guests, team members, company assets, and property. The position assesses security risks, implements mitigation strategies, and prepares reports and recommendations that support Westgate Resorts' Risk Management, Safety, and Security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Hiring and screening team members.
• Implementation and management of government mandated safety and security programs (such as blood borne pathogen and hazardous communications training).
• Organization and management of all department generated records.
• Create policies and procedures as required for the maintenance of an aggressive, contemporary risk management program.
• Direct and/or conduct internal criminal and civil investigations and act as a liaison to Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Personnel.
• Coordinate and/or instruct team member health, safety and security training programs in cooperation with the corporate division of risk management.
• Maintain membership in professional organizations relevant to the risk management profession.
• Manage any interdepartmental Safety & Security programs and revise and/or reorganize as necessary.
• Fulfill the duties of any subordinate manager in their absence.
• Act on behalf of the General Manager or any other representative of the corporation as directed.
• Act as a task force coordinator for any event requiring esoteric or additional security services (such as dignitary protection or special events).
• Act as facilitator and chairman of the Occupational Safety and Health Committee.
• Be on call and available to respond to incidents 24 hours a day.
• Respond to critical incidents and assume control of incident scenes.
• Act as a media relations representative as directed by the General Manager.
• Administer progressive disciplinary actions to subordinate team members as required under corporate policy.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work overnight shifts.
• Experience briefing senior management staff.
• Familiarity with data and physical security vulnerability prevention.
• Familiarity with investigative process and chain of custody requirements.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven success managing multiple projects with minimal guidance/supervision.
• A high degree of flexibility, creativity, and innovation.
• Aptitude for a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in self-directed and team environments.
• Ability to interact on a variety of personal and professional levels.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet strict deadlines.