Director of Security
Cushman & Wakefield•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
Responsible to work with the Property/Facilities Manager in managing the overall security processes for buildings/properties in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations and company policies, procedures, and standards. Also responsible to work with the Manager to ensure the security needs of the client are in accordance with the terms of the management agreement for the entire real estate portfolio.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ year of experience working in the security field, preferably in a corporate office environment
- Knowledge of electronic access control systems
- Knowledge of Security State and Federal Laws and Regulations
- Ability to maintain applicable licensing requirements
- Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Customer Focus
- Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
Responsibilities
- Manage daily functions of Security Department
- Grant access to and distribute security badges for new employees
- Manage and oversee the alarm and key control systems for all buildings
- Manage and oversee various security systems; trouble-shoot system issues that may arise
- Partner with IT on granting security access of shared space, such as meeting rooms, etc.
- Coordinate with vendors as needed, for repair to security systems, door locks, etc.
- Compile reports and other data generated from security systems; provide reports to Property Manager and/or the Client
- Manage, address and resolve all daily security issues; communicate larger issues to the building Manager and/or the Client
- Communicate security policies and procedures to employees, in conjunction with the building’s security manager
- Evaluate and make recommendations to the building Manager and/or the Client on security procedures to ensure compliance with State and Federal Laws and Regulations and company policies, procedures, and standards
- Manage the efficiency of systems; coordinate with service contractors to repair systems when needed
- Maintain accurate records relating to security incidents and/or investigations; conduct investigations as required, take appropriate actions as warranted; communicate any occurrences to building Manager and/or the Client
- Participate in the process to develop Business Continuity Planning for the property
- Directly and/or indirectly supervise individuals, building staff and other vendors relied upon to manage the facilities
- Ensure life safety and evacuation procedures are distributed to new tenants
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life, and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
