Senior Director of Security

About the role

The Senior Director of Security manages daily security operations, supervises staff, and executes high-level goals for the Midtown portfolio. This role serves as the primary operational bridge and strategic advisor to the SVP of Security & Life Safety and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees all security operations across the Midtown portfolio, including the management of security employees and third-party vendors responsible for safeguarding company assets and ensuring the safety of employees, tenants, residents, and visitors.

• Develops, implements, and maintains security policies, standards, procedures, and best practices aligned with organizational objectives and industry standards.

• Directs physical security programs, including familiarization of access control systems, video surveillance, workplace violence prevention, asset protection, and related security programs.

• Establishes and maintains the midtown department’s budget, develops security goals, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives; ensures all efforts align with corporate and departmental objectives and are approved by the SVP of Security & Life Safety.

• Proactively identifies, assesses, and monitors potential security, operational, and reputational risks affecting the organization and its stakeholders.

• Led emergency preparedness and crisis response efforts in partnership with operations leadership, including the development and execution of site-specific incident response and business continuity plans.

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies.

• Oversees incident response investigations, security breach reviews, and related disciplinary or legal matters, as necessary.

• Conducts and supervises internal investigations and ensures timely, thorough documentation and reporting.

• Supports workforce planning, staffing strategies and scheduling.

• Provides regular operational updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

• Represents the Organization at public events, meetings, and with external partners.

• Solves complex issues and aligns other departments towards shared goals.

• Serves as a resource, advocate, and catalyst for sustainability at The Durst Organization. Applies the skills unique to the core job responsibilities for practical integration of sustainability into processes, standard operating procedures, and adopted business practices. Seeks to empower colleagues, consultants, tenants and residents to prioritize and actively engage in environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 15 - 18 years of progressive experience in law enforcement, corporate security, or related security operations, including at least seven years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of physical security strategies, policies and standards.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in access control systems, video surveillance, asset protection, business continuity, disaster recovery planning, and threat/risk assessment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to solve problems and make sound decisions in complex and high-pressure situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate security concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience managing security budgets, staffing models, scheduling, and operational planning.
• Strong leadership, team development, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality and sound judgment.

Pay

$270,000 - $300,000 annually

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Company

The Durst Organization is an equal opportunity employer for all and an employer for qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.