Security Manager

The Security Manager provides strategy and activities related to information security and physical security of the property(s). The Security Manager provides leadership and direction to a team responsible for designing and implementing an overall enterprise security strategy, program and architecture that minimizes information related to loss and meets client and regulatory requirements.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists in loss control procedures. 

• Coordinates information from the VP and other supervisors with the Security staff that meets all Fairstead Management requirements. 

• Develop Security staff through training and example. 

• Ensure correct and orderly flow of activities from shift to shift. 

• Lead investigations of security matters. 

• Monitor shift security reports and activity logs. 

• Supervise shift activity, including reports and incidents, patrolling, dispatching, activity logs, and all other activity on shift 

• Effectively coach, council and review the performance of guards to ensure they are properly and effectively conducting their day-to-day duties. 

• Make recommendations regarding security matters. 

• Maintain current certification in first-aid and CPR. 

• Understand and be able to apply effective apprehension techniques and arrest procedures in accordance with State Criminal Procedure Law and Penal Law. 

• Know fire procedures. 

• Ensure that the Security staff maintain a high visibility profile throughout the community. 

• Make periodic community patrols including guard area, package rooms, outer perimeters of property, parking lots, and facilities of resident access.  

• Relay pertinent information to relief shift. 

• Be able to administer first-aid when necessary. 

• Recognize and report safety hazards. 

• Monitor energy conservation controls and implement corrective action when necessary. 

• Maintain effective communications with all managers and employees. 

• Effectively handle any Security related situations that arise on their shift, keeping the best interests of the community in mind. 

• Ensure compliance with FM (Facility Management) and Security S.O.P.s and L.S.O.P.s. 

• Observe and report any security breaches. 

• Assist GM in any other areas deemed applicable. 

• Performs other related duties as required. 

BENEFITS: 

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health.

• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12+ paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

• Must have at least 3-5 years of related experience. 

• Must have strong working knowledge of pertinent law and the law enforcement community. 

• Must have experience with business continuity planning, investigations, risk management etc. 

• Great Communication and Interpersonal Skills. 

• Knowledgeable in information technology and information security. 

• Ability to effectively evaluate and assess immediate security needs and requirements. 

• Ability to handle company confidentiality and sensitivity of security issues. 

• Valid NY State Security License required. 

• Certified in First Aid and CPR. 

• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates. 

• Accurate with a strong attention to detail. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.