Job Title

Director of Security

Job Description Summary

To plan and direct the daily security functions of a commercial facility and supervise and train the security staff to ensure the safety and protection of the individuals, tenants, and the public within and on the premises.

Job Description

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

A two-year college degree or technical/vocational school certificate

Qualifications and Requirements

10+ years of law enforcement, military or similar experience with strong background in public safety, emergency management and incident response

5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role managing teams and operations

F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness or ability to obtain within 6 months

Corporate security experience preferred, ideally within a commercial office or high-rise environment

Familiarity with union labor environments, including Local 32BJ

Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure situations

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Security operations and vendor management

Oversee the contracted security workforce, including staffing plans, scheduling, and daily deployment

Review and approve payroll for security personnel and ensure compliance with contract terms

Manage union-related matters with Local 32BJ, including grievances and labor coordination

Monitor vendor performance and implement service level improvements

Develop and enforce standard operating procedures

Training and development

Administer training programs for security personnel, including emergency response and customer service

Ensure all required certifications and training standards are maintained

Lead drills and exercises for emergency preparedness

Life safety and emergency preparedness

Oversee life safety systems, vendors, and compliance programs

Maintain and update the Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan in accordance with NYC Fire Code

Lead emergency drills and serve as primary point of contact during incidents

Ensure compliance with FDNY and other regulatory agencies

Law enforcement and threat intelligence liaison

Serve as primary liaison with local law enforcement and emergency responders

Monitor neighborhood conditions and emerging threats

Integrate intelligence into building security protocols

Tenant and executive protection coordination

Act as primary security contact for high-profile tenants

Coordinate executive protection protocols and special security requests

Align tenant security measures with building policies

Risk management and reporting

Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies

Prepare incident reports and provide updates to ownership

Track security metrics to drive continuous improvement

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Working knowledge of security within a commercial facility

Working knowledge of electronic monitoring, CCTV and access control systems

Extensive knowledge of Security State and Federal Laws and Regulations

CPR certified

Strong knowledge of budgeting, finance and accounting

May be required to be licensed

Should be familiar with property rights, emergency procedures, and detention of violators

Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Photo Shop

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Physical Demands

The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Communicate with others and exchange accurate information

Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery

Move about the workplace

Remain in a stationary position for 75% of the time

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of security within a commercial facility

Working knowledge of electronic monitoring, CCTV and access control systems

Extensive knowledge of Security State and Federal Laws and Regulations

CPR certified

Strong knowledge of budgeting, finance and accounting

May be required to be licensed

Should be familiar with property rights, emergency procedures, and detention of violators

Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Photo Shop

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 148,750.00 - $175,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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