Director Security

ASM Global-AEG Management PRCC LLC.; Puerto Rico; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Legends Global is seeking a Director of Security for the PR Convention Center. This role provides strategic leadership for the Security Department, guiding risk management, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Facilities, and HR.

The Director leads security planning for all events and maintains compliance standards while reporting to executive leadership. The ideal candidate possesses a BA/BS in security or related field, 7+ years in security with 4+ in a

Formación

• BA/BS in Security, Business Admin or Criminal Justice required; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience; 4+ years as Director of Security.
• Able to manage crises and work under pressure.
• Strong leadership with ability to foster a positive team environment.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Spanish.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; CPP credentials preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership for the Security Department and set vision and priorities.
• Oversee risk management for physical, operational and event-related risks.
• Advise senior leaders with analysis, trends, and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and compliance.
• Direct security operations and set service expectations during events.
• Lead budget planning for Security and evaluate capital needs.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Crisis management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Strategic planning

Influence/People leadership

Educación

BA/BS in Security, Business Admin or Criminal Justice

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CPP credentials

Descripción del empleo

LEGENDS GLOBAL is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component, feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

The Role Legends Global, has an excellent opening for a The Director of Security at the PR Convention Center.

Essential Duties

• 1. Provides strategic leadership and direction for the Security Department, establishing the department's vision, strategic objectives, priorities, policies, standards, and long-term initiatives in alignment with organizational goals. Holds the Manager of Security and other security leaders accountable for effective execution of established strategies and standards.
• 2. Leads the organization's security risk management program, including the identification, assessment, prioritization, and mitigation of physical security, operational, event-related, and emerging risks. Evaluates potential organizational exposure and recommends appropriate risk acceptance, mitigation, or corrective actions to executive leadership.
• 3. Advises the General Manager and executive leadership on security matters, providing analysis, recommendations, incident trends, risk assessments, emerging threats, regulatory considerations, and strategic options that may affect employees, guests, clients, facilities, events, or organizational assets.
• 4. Establishes and maintains the security governance framework, including departmental policies, procedures, standards, protocols, accountability measures, and compliance requirements. Ensures policies remain current and aligned with operational needs, applicable requirements, industry practices, and identified risks.
• 5. Provides strategic oversight of daily and event security operations without assuming the Manager's day-to-day operational responsibilities. Establishes service and performance expectations and reviews operational results, significant incidents, staffing effectiveness, security trends, and corrective actions to ensure consistent execution.
• 6. Establishes departmental performance metrics and accountability mechanisms and conducts periodic reviews of security performance, incident trends, staffing effectiveness, response capabilities, compliance, and service standards. Directs corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives when performance or risk indicators require intervention. Participate in directors weekly meetings, quarterly meetings.
• 7. Develops and manages the annual Security Department budget, including operating expenses, staffing requirements, equipment, technology, training, contracted services, and other resources. Develops and prioritizes capital improvement initiatives based on risk, operational requirements, return on investment, and organizational priorities.
• 8. Leads the strategic planning and evaluation of security technology and systems, including CCTV, access control, fire and life-safety systems, communications, surveillance, emergency notification, and other emerging technologies. Evaluates system effectiveness and develops recommendations for enhancement, replacement, or integration.
• 9. Directs the organization's strategic emergency preparedness and response framework, including emergency plans, business continuity considerations, crisis response protocols, disaster preparedness, and annual emergency exercises. Reviews drill results and significant incidents and ensure organizational-level corrective actions are implemented.
• 10. Provides executive leadership to the Security Committee and facilitates cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Facilities, Event Management, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and other departments to address company-wide security and risk matters.
• 11. Develops and maintains strategic relationships with external agencies and stakeholders, including local, state, and federal law enforcement, fire and emergency response agencies, governmental authorities, security partners, vendors, contractors, and other relevant organizations. Represents the organization in security-related meetings and initiatives when appropriate.
• 12. Oversee the organization's security training strategy, establishing required training standards and competency expectations for security personnel and coordinating appropriate security awareness and emergency preparedness training for employees, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• 13. Provides strategic oversight of investigations and significant security incidents, ensuring appropriate protocols are followed, material incidents are escalated, documentation is maintained, root causes are evaluated when appropriate, and corrective actions are implemented.
• 14. Conducts or directs periodic security assessments, audits, vulnerability assessments, and physical security surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of existing safeguards and identify opportunities for improvement.
• 15. Oversee security vendor and contractor strategy, including service standards, performance expectations, contract requirements, and periodic evaluations. Partners with Procurement and other appropriate departments regarding the selection, evaluation and management of security-related services and products.
• 16. Ensures appropriate documentation and reporting of security risks, deficiencies, incidents, audits, corrective actions, and performance trends, maintaining accurate records that support executive decision-making, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• 17. Leads and develops the Security leadership team, establishing clear expectations, developing leadership capability, identifying succession and development needs, and ensuring the Manager and supervisors have the resources, direction, and accountability necessary to execute the security strategy. The Director provides strategic oversight of security operations, while holding the Manager of Security and other security leaders accountable for effective day-to-day execution.
• 18. Monitors emerging security threats, industry developments, regulatory changes, and evolving security practices and evaluate their potential impact on the organization. Recommends strategic adjustments to policies, resources, technology, and operational practices as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum education level: BA/BS Degree (4-year), Security, Business administration, Criminal Justice or related field is required. Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of related professional experience; or 4 years of experience as a Director of Security.
• Must effectively manage crises and work under pressure without loss of composure.
• Must effectively manage a team and be able to create and maintain a good work environment among peers and direct reports.
• Successful completion of the OSHA 30-hour Outreach Training Program.
• Must have strong leadership skills and be able to influence a team.
• Must have an excellent writing and verbal skills in Spanish & English.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours to coincide with events.
• Thorough knowledge of CCTV, fire alarm systems, computerized access control systems, and wireless radio communication.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of security methods and technical elements to protect the organization.
• An understanding of all the rules of law & the relevant penal codes and the security-related legislation and regulation.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Possess Certified Professional (CPP) credentials.

undefined Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.