Director of Security

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with universityContri

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

Dumbarton Oaks, affiliated with Harvard University, seeks a Security Director to lead the security program protecting people, property, and assets. You will manage a security department, contract security staff, and vendor relationships while developing policies, budgets, and emergency procedures.

You will oversee access control, CCTV, and emergency preparedness, and coordinate with campus leadership and external agencies to ensure safety across facilities and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of security management experience or Master’s with 4+ years.
• Familiarity with security equipment and access control systems; experience with museum/library security standards.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise non-contract security staff and interface with contract personnel.
• Direct Security operations to ensure 24/7 coverage at predefined levels.
• Manage contracts for all contract personnel in the department.
• Meet with staff and contractor to identify training needs and communicate them to the Training Officer.
• Prepare and manage an annual security budget, including invoices.
• Serve as liaison with local, state, and federal security personnel.
• Develop and implement security and fire protection policies, evacuation plans, and training materials.
• Conduct regular campus inspections to identify security, fire, and safety issues and take corrective action.
• Oversee procurement and maintenance of fire extinguishers and access control systems.
• Coordinate with Events Manager to plan security for events and major projects.
• Ensure Clery Act reporting and related compliance.

Skills

Security management

Program planning

Communication (oral and written)

Training & staff development

Contract security management

English fluency

Security software & systems

Law enforcement experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6 years security management

Master’s degree + 4 years security management

Tools

Security equipment familiarity

Security access control software

Job description

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community thatadvances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways,inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills andexpertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcomingenvironment where everyone can thrive.

Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart ofHarvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduateprogram (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all ofHarvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin GraduateSchool of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athleticsand the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academicdepartments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a communityunparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest rangeof liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeksto foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and sharedcommitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from allmembers of our community and prepares the next generation ofleaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Security Director has overall responsibility for the safety andsecurity of the people, property and assets owned by DumbartonOaks. Possess primary responsibility for the management of securitydepartment; security vendor management; development andimplementation of security policies and procedures; securitybudgets; overall security processes, projects, and customerservice. Manage the contract for a contract security force and workclosely with the staffing provider’s site manager. Serve as Healthand Safety officer for Dumbarton Oaks. Oversee all aspects of acomplex electronic security access control/CCTV system includingsecurity design, software management, purchase and maintenance ofrelated hardware. Develop and implement strategy for 24-houremergency preparedness and response. Support programs and eventshosted by various departments; and collaborate with peers regardingthe protection of the Museum, Library, and the Gardens.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise non-contract security staff, including theTraining Manager/Supervisor, and interface with contract personnelemployed either directly or through the contractor’s sitemanager.
• Direct Security operations to ensure 24/7 uninterruptedsecurity coverage at predetermined levels.
• Set standards, prepare contracts and specifications, and managethe contract for all contract personnel in the department.
• Meet with staff and the contractor's site manager to identifytraining needs and communicate them to the designated TrainingOfficer.
• Prepare, submit and manage an annual budget including reviewand submission/approval of invoices.
• Serve as the primary liaison with local, state, and federalsecurity personnel.
• Develop security and fire protection policies and proceduresand implement these policies and procedures, including theevacuation plan, security operations manual, security trainingmanual, disaster plan, and related safety planning, policies,procedures and training. Determine and implement updates tosecurity policies and keep all policies, procedures and manualscurrent with regular, frequent, systematic, and orderlyupdates.
• Conduct regular inspections and surveys of the campus toidentify security, alarm, fire protection, and safety problems andneeds, and take appropriate action to correct problems. Conductvalue surveys of alarm service contracts, walk test the alarmdetection system, and assure compliance with NFPA and otherpertinent standards and recommended practices through inspectionsand vigilance. Conduct fire drills when necessary.
• Conduct security-related investigations and inquiries.
• Oversee the purchase, replacement, location, and monitoring ofall fire extinguishers.
• Attend regular meetings with other department heads todetermine impact of projects on security operations and systems andadvocate the steps needed including, but not limited to, expansionof security systems to neutralize the impact of those projects.Provide leadership and serve as internal expert for securitymatters related to building and gallery renovations, newconstruction / capital projects, and related projects.
• Responsible for planning, initiating, coordinating, andexecuting emergency planning, including communications with otherdepartments and notifications to staff and the public. Participateon various committees as directed or needed.
• Provide on-site back-up and supervision of security personnelduring incidents and events. Work closely with Events Manager todetermine security strategy during activities and events. Assureadequate levels of resources are available and provided duringevents and activities.
• Responsible for the Clery Act reporting and other relatedcompliance.
• Purchase and maintain all access control equipment. Oversee allaccess control badges, clearances, and issuance. Maintain securitygates and related items.
• Oversee parking allocations and monitor parking lots forcapacity Manage security projects and new initiatives to improvesecurity.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Perform all duties related to the management of security staffincluding hiring, training, team building, and progressivedisciplinary actions as necessary. Must be on-call 24/7 to discussor respond to emergencies or have an assigned back-up.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to routinely and as a first responder in emergencysituation, ambulate around a large campus with various buildingsand mixed terrains including pavements, gardens and stairs. Mayrequire bending, stooping, reaching over head and lifting up to 25lbs. Manual dexterity required to use computer keyboards and otherwork related equipment.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and six years of security managementexperience, or a master’s degree and four years of securitymanagement experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience using personal computers to include use of wordprocessing, data base, browser and spreadsheet programs.
• Experience using security equipment similar to that used inthis facility. Working knowledge and understanding of museum andlibrary security and fire standards.
• Law enforcement experience.
• Knowledge of security access control software, equipment, andprocesses very desirable.
• Previous managerial experience in a complex security operationin an educational, cultural or related "soft" security environmentis preferred.
• Experience in an environment with contract security highlydesirable.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writingwith diverse constituents.
• Must be fluent in English (written and oral)

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid, CPR, AED Certificationwithin 90 days of employment.
• Must maintain Dumbarton Oaks’ FCC Security Radio License.
• Must maintain Dumbarton Oaks’ Basic Business and Security AgencyBusiness Licensees.

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University isunable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal,Credit

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders thatall duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard orHarvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit worklocation. Individuals must meet work location sponsorshiprequirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 059. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage startingon day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuitionassistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & WellbeingPage.

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