Manager, Life Safety & Security

Cushman & Wakefield•Calgary, AB

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Plans and directs 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

A minimum of an Associate’s degree or technical/vocational school certificate
Experience in a security related field
Proven experience with management, evaluation, development and motivation of staff
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
Knowledge of state and federal ADA 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
Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Supervise security staff through verbal communication, written directives, tutorials and quarterly training to maintain a consistent security and safety presence and promote job knowledge.
Deter possible security breaches by using the latest state of the art video surveillance equipment and constant physical tours and inspections of the building interior and exterior premises.
Responsible for building access control using the appropriate on-site systems and data base. Controls must be in place for all hours of operation and all access points into building and tenant space.
Train tenants with the help of Fire and Police liaisons, C&W Fire Safety Director, tenant fire safety staff, through incident preparedness seminars and meetings, and building evacuation drills.
Purchase, maintain and update all security electronic monitoring, CCTV, and related computer systems.
Purchase, maintain and update all security uniforms and supplies.
Create and maintain security manuals and equipment tutorials.
Maintain all security daily reports, access, log sheets and files.
Initiate and document all purchases pertaining to security and safety.
Administer tenant access control through the on-site facilities system.
Conduct Fire/Life safety training and drills.
Establish working relationship with major building tenants, Police and Fire departments, B.O.M.A. Security Committee and the client.
Act as primary liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as local medical and fire personnel.
Serve as building emergency liaison with the County Emergency Management and building Asset Manager.
Assist tenant Human Resources with security investigations, terminations, and disputes.
Advise building tenants with various security related issues.
Assist tenants during their annual Business Continuity exercises.
Ensure all Life Safety equipment is maintained, inspected, and tested as required by state and federal regulations.
Maintain and continue to develop business relationships with various security vendors as well as senior practitioners.
Oversee security related Capital Construction Projects.
Arrange Executive Protection if requested by tenants.
Develop and maintain an Incident Report database to track trends.
Develop and maintain a Security Policy and Procedures Manual.
Review daily security logs and incident reports.
Respond to all security related events.
Ensure security staff is properly trained in accordance with any state regulations.