Campus Security Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities:       

• Manages physical security operations at multiple critical infrastructure facilities.
• Actively manages site security personnel; partners with the local Branch to recruit and hire, oversee onboarding, training, and development at the sites.
• Ensures each staff member is treated with dignity and respect.
• Oversees site security systems to ensure safe and compliant operation of the facility.
• Plans, assigns, and manages physical security projects and tasks to timely completion.
• Coaches security employees and carries out disciplinary actions in accordance with current policy.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of site security operations and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Utilises excellent customer service and communication skills, sets the example and holds site security staff accountable to do the same.
• Ensures site health and key performance indicator goals are met or exceeded; works with the Regional Account Manager (RAM) to enhance security team effectiveness and performance.
• Meets regularly with the client and Securitas corporate management representatives for account reviews, addresses issues in a timely manner, and supports security planning, assessments, and surveys.
• Keeps management informed of major accomplishments, issues and concerns.
• Follows standardised procedures to successfully complete unannounced audits.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Holds a valid SIA Licence.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must hold a valid UK driver’s license or equivalent.
• Must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is located.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
• Must have a high school diploma, secondary education equivalent, or GED.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Company’s 5 year pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
• 4 years of experience in the security industry.
• 4 years of management experience.
• Datacentre experience.
• Associate degree in Security Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge and experience with various security technologies including CCTV, access control systems, incident management software, and other video surveillance software.
• Security industry qualifications or certifications such as CPP or PSP.
• Able to work evening or weekend hours when required, such as during an emergency event or crisis.

Additional Information

Competencies:

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet licensing requirements for Security Officers, as applicable to local laws and regulation. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, sharing technical concepts to a varied audience. 
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills,  certifications or authorisations specified for the assigned accounts.
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures applicable to a 24-hour facility.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
• Skill in staff supervision, including assigning work and providing training and discipline.
• Ability to provide positive direction and motivate performance.
• Ability to track and maintain scheduled assignments.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual and stressful circumstances.
• Knowledge of business operations management and human resources administration.
• Demonstrates leadership skills, including planning, organising delegating, problem solving, training, coaching, and praising or disciplining staff in a positive manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required for preparing clear, concise, and grammatically correct materials and communicating information effectively to others.
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
• Able to conduct presentations and facilitate group meetings, both in person and online.
• Ability to adapt to change in the external environment and organisation.
• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Required ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Computer usage, which may include prolonged periods of data analysis.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.

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