Director Safety & Security

Job Summary

The Director Safety & Security plans directs and coordinates activities relating to the protection safeguarding and security of company assets employees invitees and others; ensures that established goals and objectives are accomplished with prescribed priorities time limitations and with fiscal responsibilities; advises makes recommendations assists in the formulation of goals and objectives; designs implements and monitors security policies procedures and programs; complies with federal state and local legal regulations; and exercises independent judgment in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities and other activities as assigned. Exempt associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.

Exempt managers must customarily and regular direct the work of at least 3 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative executive or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time. 

Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Bachelor's Degree with a major course work in Business Administration Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Security or a closely related field is required.
• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Principles and practices of security management including business management practices personnel practices administrative practices security preventative practices investigatory practices and related legal responsibilities
• Knowledge of city laws and ordinances.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity while under pressure.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly service oriented manner.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Plans examines analyzes evaluates and supervises Aimbridge Hospitality security operations
• Prepares reports and records for management team
• Evaluates current procedures practices and precedents for accomplishing Aimbridge Hospitality activities and functions relative to security
• Coordinate special events or special projects as assigned
• Assists guest with problems with hotel services
• Identifies and resolves security related problems
• Oversee Programs such as Crime Prevention Loss Prevention Safety Awareness and Lost & Found
• Strategically plan all executive protection for VIP visits.
• Responsible for maintaining thorough knowledge of the law and local police ordinances.
• Keep training manuals such as Safety Bomb Threat and Emergency up to date.
• Act as Manager on Duty for large special events.
• Conduct safety and security inspections weekly and as necessary.
• Oversee the cleaning and organizing of garage and dock areas.
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers Alcohol Awareness CPR and First Aid
• Develops and implements alternative methods for security operation improvement
• Prepares periodic budget estimate and reports
• Reviews financial reports to ensure security operation efficiency and quality control
• Develops preventative security programs; including the supervision of security personnel
• Performs audits of security related performance and conducts physical surveys of premise security including security equipment condition
• Conducts supervises and prepares reports relating to internal investigations of any losses or violations of ABC Corporation regulations policies and procedures
• Develops imp