Director, Security & Emergency Preparedness

Director, Security & Emergency Preparedness

The Director, Security & Emergency Preparedness is the institutional leader of these programs who provides strategic and functional oversight to ensure the safety and security of associates, visitors, and physical assets. In alignment with business strategy and executive leadership, this role will spearhead efforts to advance and implement sound policies, resilient procedures, and technical standards related to physical security and emergency preparedness. Resource allocation and delivery of services will be done in a cost-effective manner and compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operations & Planning

• Establish and utilize metrics and KPI's to oversee and provide direction to uniformed security service provider leadership to ensure delivery of cost effective and quality services.
• Provide oversight of Security Operations Center to ensure effective operations in areas of alarm monitoring & dispatch, incident management, communications, intelligence monitoring, and other related services.
• Establish strategic business plans and manage overall operating and capital budgets regarding security and emergency preparedness / management. Develop and submit the annual security operating budget and periodic re-forecasts.
• In partnership with other disciplines (HR, Legal, etc.) ensure an effective Workplace Violence Prevention program and leads / coordinates efforts of the Threat Assessment team to effectively manage and mitigate potential threats to the institution.
• Maintain industry relationships and contemporary knowledge of best practices in the areas of Executive Protection, Special Event Security, and Travel Safety makes recommendations and executes plans as needed.

Emergency Management

Technology & Integrated Systems

Knowledge & Experience