Director of Security

Cushman & Wakefield • New York, NY

2d • $148,750 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

To plan and direct the daily security functions of a commercial facility and supervise and train the security staff to ensure the safety and protection of the individuals, tenants, and the public within and on the premises.

Requirements

• 10+ years of law enforcement, military or similar experience with strong background in public safety, emergency management and incident response
• 5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role managing teams and operations
• F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure situations
• Working knowledge of security within a commercial facility
• Working knowledge of electronic monitoring, CCTV and access control systems
• Extensive knowledge of Security State and Federal Laws and Regulations
• CPR certified
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, finance and accounting
• May be required to be licensed
• Should be familiar with property rights, emergency procedures, and detention of violators
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Photo Shop

Nice To Haves

• Corporate security experience preferred, ideally within a commercial office or high-rise environment
• Familiarity with union labor environments, including Local 32BJ

Responsibilities

• Security operations and vendor management
• Oversee the contracted security workforce, including staffing plans, scheduling, and daily deployment
• Review and approve payroll for security personnel and ensure compliance with contract terms
• Manage union-related matters with Local 32BJ, including grievances and labor coordination
• Monitor vendor performance and implement service level improvements
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures
• Training and development
• Administer training programs for security personnel, including emergency response and customer service
• Ensure all required certifications and training standards are maintained
• Lead drills and exercises for emergency preparedness
• Life safety and emergency preparedness
• Oversee life safety systems, vendors, and compliance programs
• Maintain and update the Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan in accordance with NYC Fire Code
• Lead emergency drills and serve as primary point of contact during incidents
• Ensure compliance with FDNY and other regulatory agencies
• Law enforcement and threat intelligence liaison
• Serve as primary liaison with local law enforcement and emergency responders
• Monitor neighborhood conditions and emerging threats
• Integrate intelligence into building security protocols
• Tenant and executive protection coordination
• Act as primary security contact for high-profile tenants
• Coordinate executive protection protocols and special security requests
• Align tenant security measures with building policies
• Risk management and reporting
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Prepare incident reports and provide updates to ownership
• Track security metrics to drive continuous improvement

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees