Security Manager

DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS INC•Town of Stockton, NY

15h

About The Position

Directly supervises the Security team at the Job Corps Center. Ensures the security and safety of students and staff, buildings, vehicles, and property by checking persons, center grounds, doors, windows, lighting, appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment. Performs dispatch, guard, and administrative duties to assist in the protection of life and property against theft, misappropriation, fire, flood, or similar disaster.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience
Valid chauffeur’s or driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record
1-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check
Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
Strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in criminal justice is desirable and may be substituted for experience
Previous management experience desirable
One year of experience in firefighting, law enforcement, United States military, or safety and security desired
Previous experience working with youth preferred

Responsibilities

Performs daily management and oversight of the center security team under the direction of the Center Culture Director.
Supervises performance of the Security team, providing ongoing feedback and support where necessary.
Meets daily with Lead Security Officers to discuss departmental needs, concerns, and shift reporting.
Evaluates Security Officer performance, trains staff, and implements departmental/personnel changes as approved by the Center Culture Director. Completes staff evaluations as required.
Recommends departmental and personnel changes to the Center Culture Director as necessary.
Plans, coordinates, and supervises the administrative activities of the department, reviews daily operations reports and ensures maintenance of log findings and implements necessary corrective actions.
Assists in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures affecting the Security Department.
Monitors and evaluates situations and conditions on Center grounds/campus and makes recommendations for follow-up by other departments, particularly Maintenance and Safety, to the Center Culture Director.
Submits PRH Exhibit 5-2 required departmental reports to the Center Culture Director in a timely manner.
Conducts search and seizures in dormitory.
Receives confiscated contraband, weapons, and unauthorized goods and performs tagging and lock-up of these confiscated items.
Develops and monitors staff schedules for coverage 24 hours, 7 days/week.
Assists center staff and law officers in controlling disturbances; investigates and prepares reports as needed.
Transports students on a scheduled or emergency basis.
Manages daily center transportation, including auditing of GSA Fleet records; ensures vehicles are in safe and ready condition through regular preventive maintenance; inspects and recommends vehicles for major repairs; performs safety inspections and maintains vehicle maintenance and mileage records and reports as required.
Assists in transporting ill and/or injured students, staff, or others requiring medical attention when other drivers and security staff are unavailable.
Maintains student accountability.
Ensures Center Security Officers are trained on the Center Safety Plan and the Emergency and Disaster Plan.
Supervises the investigation of accidents and prepares accident reports.
Maintains student accountability.
Ensures operational readiness of intrusion alarm systems in buildings as required.
Informs staff and students of unsafe practices and conditions.
Provides security gate/desk coverage; ensures that proper check-out and check-in procedures are followed when needed.
Performs enforcement duties in accordance with federal law, state statutes, and center rules and regulations in order to maintain the peace and safety of students and staff.
Ensures patrols of buildings and grounds are properly conducted to maintain the safety and physical security of buildings and property by checking doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment.
Maintains a log of findings and corrective actions taken.
Checks identification of personnel seeking entrance to or exit from grounds and permits or denies entrance or exit according to established policies and procedures.
Responds to fire alarms, takes necessary steps to report fires, assists in suppressing fires, and resets alarm equipment.
Sets up and checks operation of intrusion alarm systems in buildings as required.
Assists staff and law enforcement personnel in controlling disturbances; takes initial reports and conducts preliminary investigation of crimes.
Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
Acts as a responsible custodian for assigned center property.
Reports violations of ethical behavior.
Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.
Coordinates with other departments to ensure compliance with overall Center objectives and mission.
Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
Informs staff and students of unsafe practices and conditions.
Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.