Security Coordinator

Security Coordinator :

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County's need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and daycare.

This position will be within the Legal Affairs division and will report to the Director of Risk Management. In the event the Director of Risk Management position is vacant (temporarily or permanently), the position may report to the Vice President of Logistics and Facilities, the Vice President of Property Management, or another position HOC deems reasonable.

This position is required to report in-person to security events at HOC's communities and offices, which are located throughout Montgomery County. This includes reporting to HOC sites outside of work hours with short notice. This position may also be required to report in-person meetings.

Job Description : This position :

• Provides strategic leadership and direction to the organization to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly environment for members of the community and visitors to the organization's headquarters and properties;
• Ensures security practices and objectives are aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plan;
• Develops and implements security-related policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Establishes goals and objectives for the position and ensure they are met;
• Manages the allocated budget and allocates resources effectively with the necessary approvals; and
• Fosters a positive organizational culture and promotes inter-department teamwork and collaboration with other internal divisions (e.g., Facilities, Property Management, Ombudsman, and Asset Management).

This Individual will conduct research on future safety and security needs for HOC's properties and develop both short-term and long-term plans to respond to safety concerns. Assists in determining the necessary staffing and additional resources required for the betterment of staff, customer and visitor safety.

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HOC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.

HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records to determine employment suitability. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.