Safety and Security Director

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Office of Children and Families (OCF) aligns the City’s policies, resources, and services for children and families. The vision of the office is to improve outcomes for all of Philadelphia’s children, families, and adults and to reimagine a more inclusive and equitable world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities have access to strong schools, libraries, recreation, and public parks. OCF oversees the Department of Human Services (DHS), Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and the Free Library of Philadelphia and administers several City-supported programs, including Out-of-School Time, WorkReady, Community Schools, PHLpreK, and Access Centers. School Partnerships.

The Free Library of Philadelphia (FLP) is one of the largest public library systems in the world. As an important cornerstone of the Philadelphia community, FLP has a mission to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. The long-term vision of the FLP is to build an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning. For over 100 years, the FLP has championed education in and out of the classroom, providing no cost resources for literacy and learning

Job Description

The Safety and Security Director will provide professional direction, leadership and daily oversight of safety and security measures of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s 59 facilities. In addition, they will oversee the integration of security systems, operations and technologies designed to protect the safety of our patrons, staff, and assets of the FLP. This role will serve in the FLP’s Safety Committee and Workplace Violence and Prevention Committee and leads the development of work scopes, operational procedures, institutional policies, and overall strategic plan for the multifaceted, integrated security activities of FLP. The Safety and Security Director will plan and coordinate the risk management, loss prevention, fire, safety, and security operations of the organization.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the organization’s safety and security operations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Administers performance evaluations for security management staff.
• Reviews, revises, maintains, and implements the organization’s fire prevention, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Conducts inspections to identify fire, safety, and security risks; recommends and implements solutions.
• Work in close coordination with the City’s Risk Management Department to conduct risk management audits and asset loss investigations.
• Oversight of Occupational Safety functions which will include but not limited to COVID-19 tracking and contact tracing
• Oversight of security services encompassing approximately 100 security and safety and 24x7 security operations at our Central Parkway Library.
• Coordinates with local law enforcement and FLP safety staff to support and conduct investigations.
• Drafts and submits reports and work orders related to fire, safety, and security operations.
• Conduct threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments of FLP facilities, rare/special collections
• Conduct security assessments for FLP departments and provide/maintain detailed reports with recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and implement a safety and loss prevention program that will oversee safety and health programs that reduce hazards to the FLP's workforce. This includes departmental operations, procedures, and facilities. In addition, this unit assesses and reduces risks associated with the City's operations, products, services, activities, and events.
• Assist