Director of Security

 

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Stratford Court of Boca Raton

Job ID

2025-230928

JOB OVERVIEW

The Director of Security is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the security operations, ensuring a safe and secure environment for residents, guests, and team members. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and leading overall operations of security services in accordance with federal, state/provincial, local laws and Sunrise Senior Living quality service standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

Leadership

• Plan, organize, develop, and lead the overall security operations in accordance with federal, state/provincial, local laws and Sunrise standards, guidelines and regulations.
• Champion the security services and procedures and partner with community leadership ensuring security services and standards are achieved and maintained.

General Security and Patrols

• Ensure that safety and security inspections are performed of all community property to include common areas, resident corridors, parking areas and perimeter access.
• Oversee that patrols of community buildings and grounds are conducted as scheduled.
• Ensure that patrols are conducted to prevent and discover any activity that is in violation of criminal, fire, or safety codes.
• Monitor and evaluate that security team members watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unsecured.
• Oversee security team members investigate and report all acts of unlawful or safety hazards that would endanger persons or property.
• Lead investigations and review all incidents and suspicious occurrences reported by security team members.
• Responsible for security calls and complaints, taking necessary action and handling on-scene emergency situations.
• Assess and provide corrective action on dangerous conditions and any damaged or defective equipment, machinery, and property reported by security team members.
• Ensure that outside furniture or fixtures are secure in the event of inclement weather.

Safety and Risk Management

• Partner with leadership team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; monitor adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure that safety procedures are practiced at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Ensure that security team members escort residents and team members to their cars after hours and as requested.

Resident Services and Transportation

• Ensure the community flag(s) are raised and lowered appropriately.
• Oversee transportation for residents in accordance with policy.

General Administration

• Review, read, notate and initial the Daily Log and Security Log to document and learn about pertinent information and about security activities.
• Review previous log entries, notes, and memorandums and redirects staff activities as appropriate.
• Ensure effective Cross Over meetings are performed.
• Ensure inventories are conducted of security equipment and replenished as needed.
• Ensure appropriate accident and incident forms are competed and actions taken to minimize the likelihood of repeat issues.

Financial Management

• Assist in the presentation and value of Sunrise’s products and services for our residents, families, and team members and targeted referral sources.
• Assist the executive director in completing the annual commun