**Job Title** Director of Security & Life Safety **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** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervision of security staff: Verbal communication, written directives, tutorials and quarterly training. This is done to maintain a consistent security and safety presence and promote job knowledge • Pro-active approach to deterring possible security breaches by using the latest state of the art video surveillance equipment and constant physical tours and inspections of the building interior and exterior premises • Responsible for building access control using the appropriate on-site systems and data base. Controls must be in place for all hours of operation and all access points into building and tenant space • Tenant training: Done with the help of Fire and Police liaisons, C&W Fire Safety Director, tenant fire safety staff, through incident preparedness seminars and meetings, and building evacuation drills • Purchase, maintain and update all security electronic monitoring, CCTV, and related computer systems. • Purchase, maintain and update all security uniforms and supplies • Create and maintain security manuals and equipment tutorials • Maintain all security daily reports, access, log sheets and files • Initiate and document all purchases pertaining to security and safety • Administer tenant access control through the on-site facilities system • Conduct Fire/Life safety training and drills • Establish working relationship with major building tenants, Police and Fire departments, B.O.M.A. Security Committee and the client • Primary liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as local medical and fire personnel. • Serve as building emergency liaison with the County Emergency Management and building Asset Manager. • Assist tenant Human Resources with decurity investigations, terminations, and disputes. • Advise building tenants with various security related issues. • Assist tenants during their annual Business Continuity exercises. • Knowledgeable of state and federal ADA regulations. • Ensure all Life Safety equipment is maintained, inspected, and tested as required by state and federal regulations. • Maintain and continue to develop business relationships with various security vendors as well as senior practitioners. • Oversee security related Capital Construction Projects. • Arrange Executive Protection if requested by tenants. • Develop and maintain an Incident Report database to track trends. • Develop and maintain a Security Policy and Procedures Manual. • Review daily security logs and incident reports. • Respond to all security related events. • Ensure security staff is properly trained in accordance with any state regualtions. KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Customer Focus 2. Communication Proficiency (oral and written) 3. Presentation Skills 4. Conflict Resolution 5. Financial Management 6. Problem Solving/Analysis IMPORTANT EDUCATION • A two-year college degree or technical/vocational school certificate IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE • Proven experience with management, evaluation, development and motivation of staff 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. 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. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”