Security Manager

New York Racing Association; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Racing Association is seeking a Security Manager to lead frontside and backstretch security, align with unions, and drive risk management across NYRA properties. You will direct security operations, coordinate external partners, and supervise staff to ensure safety and compliance with SOPs.

The role emphasizes project leadership, innovative security practices, and strong collaboration with senior leadership to protect personnel and assets at racetrack venues.

Qualifications

• Investigation, safety training, risk management, and program management are preferred.
• Experience in process improvement, emergency procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Union labor relations experience and stakeholder engagement are advantageous.
• Project leadership and security technology integration skills highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate frontside and backstretch security operations.
• Plan, assign, and manage staffing to ensure full facility coverage.
• Research and implement innovative security practices and tech.
• Maintain relationships with law enforcement, unions, and partners.
• Oversee labor relations, safety programs, and incident response.
• Lead complex security projects and risk assessments across sites.
• Manage budgets, training, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct investigations and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Test emergency action plans and coordinate drills.
• Ensure security supports fire and workplace safety initiatives.

Skills

Investigation

Safety Training

Process Improvement

Risk Management & Hazard Assessment

Program Management

Access Controls

Safety Standards

Risk Mitigation

Emergency Procedures & Response

Report Writing

Regulatory Compliance

Emergency Management

Ethical Standards & Conduct

Labor Relations & Constructive Comm.

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Leadership

Security Technology Integration

Education

High school diploma or GED

4-Year Degree Preferred

Job description

Title: Security Manager

Employee Status: Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview:

Overview Statement: The Manager, Security plans, directs, supervises, and evaluates the activities of the frontside and backstretch uniformed security personnel. Implements progressive project terms to meet objectives and strategic goals of NYRA's security and safety team. Ensures compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures and serves as a primary point of contact for officers, sergeants and supervisors.
In addition, the Security Manager is responsible for the safety and security of the organization's employees, clients, visitors, and property. This position drives continuous modernization by utilizing innovative practices and techniques to enhance safety and security across all operations. The role is responsible for leading complex projects and initiatives from conception to execution while actively building and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, operational departments, and regulatory partners. This role directly coordinates proactive labor relations by maintaining open lines of communication with labor unions to promote healthy, constructive, and productive dialogue. Additionally, this position conducts specialized investigations as necessary, establishes a culture of constant risk management to anticipate organizational vulnerabilities, and directs and controls all security-related issues at any serious incident or accident.

Essential Functions:

• Manages, directs, and plans the activities for the frontside and backstretch uniformed security force, which is responsible for the protection of NYRA assets and the security of NYRA personnel.
• Primarily responsible for significant managerial duties, which include planning and assigning work to ensure adequate coverage of all facilities; overseeing and ensuring that all work is performed in accordance within established guidelines and procedures; establishing departmental goals and plans to achieve them; reviewing and evaluating the performance of staff and initiating, recommending, or administering disciplinary actions; arranging for the training new staff members in security operations; providing technical guidance and assistance to security personnel; and planning and coordinating work with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of work.
• Researches, introduces, and implements innovative security practices, technologies, and modern deployment techniques to proactively mitigate risks and elevate site safety standards.
• Establishes, cultivates, and maintains strong collaborative relationships with key internal business units and external stakeholders, including local law enforcement, emergency services, and community partners.
• Maintains continuous, transparent, and proactive communication with labor unions representing security personnel, actively working to cultivate a healthy, constructive, and collaborative working environment.
• Leads complex security projects, operational planning initiatives, and strategic upgrades to physical security systems across NYRA properties.
• Establishes and executes a continuous risk management program, consistently performing threat assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational risks before they impact the facility.
• Continuously evaluates, reviews, and tests facility emergency action plans through regular drills, simulated exercises, and operational audits to ensure all uniform members under their supervision maintain peak readiness and comprehensive familiarity with racetrack and backstretch safety protocols.
• Monitoring the use and maintenance of all equipment issued to uniform officers.
• Responding to reports of any disruptive or criminal activity.
• Engaging and involving law enforcement and emergency responders, as required.
• Direct and control all security related activities at crime or accident scenes to ensure the safety of NYRA personnel and the protection of NYRA property.
• Ensures security personnel support fire and workplace safety initiatives.
• Manages budgets and manpower, providing accounting for purchases and expenditures, and identifying budgetary deficiencies and discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• Preferred Skills:
  • Investigation
  • Safety Training
  • Process Improvement
  • Risk Management & Hazard Assessment
  • Program Management
  • Access Controls
  • Safety Standards
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Emergency Procedures & Response Testing
  • Report Writing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Emergency Management
  • Ethical Standards and Conduct
  • Labor Relations & Constructive Communication
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Project Leadership
  • Security Technology Integration
• Skills Proficiency: Intermediate to Advanced
• Qualifications and Education Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED; 4-Year Degree Preferred
  • 10-12 years of experience in Law Enforcement or Security
  • Previous supervisory experience or demonstrated experience leading groups
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and cross-functional partner initiatives preferred
  • Experience operating within a unionized environment with a track record of fostering healthy labor-management relations preferred
• Competencies:
  • Elevates Everyone’s Experience through meaningful interactions and communication. And, by treating each other with respect and consistently displaying value and appreciation for the contributions of others.
  • Advances a Culture of Safety and Integrity by acting in the organization’s best interest, adhering to all policies, upholding ethical standards, and embedding proactive risk management into daily habits.
  • Innovates and adapts by seeking feedback to improve performance, introducing new ideas, techniques, and modern security testing frameworks to advance the organization.
  • Shows Pride of Ownership by being accountable for your role and responsibilities, mentoring colleagues, maintaining transparency in all interactions, and sharing your success with everyone involved.
  • Achieving Excellence by delivering your best effort, demonstrating exceptional leadership attributes, successfully guiding complex initiatives, and maintaining constructive dialogue through challenging labor or operational environments.

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The Security Manager role requires the ability to work in an active security and racetrack environment and to move throughout NYRA facilities, including frontside and backstretch areas, as necessary to oversee security operations and respond to incidents. The position may require extended periods of standing, walking, and moving between operational areas, as well as the ability to respond promptly to emergency, safety, or security situations. The role also requires the ability to communicate effectively in person and through various communication devices, observe conditions throughout the property, and perform administrative duties that involve computer and office equipment use.

This position operates across a combination of office, racetrack, backstretch, and other operational environments. The Security Manager regularly interacts with uniformed security personnel, employees, guests, labor representatives, law enforcement, emergency responders, regulatory partners, and other internal and external stakeholders. The role may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, crowds, noise, vehicle and pedestrian traffic, horses and racing-related activity, and other conditions associated with an active racetrack environment. Due to the nature of security operations, the position must be prepared to respond to emergencies, accidents, disruptive activity, and other time-sensitive situations and may require work outside of standard business hours based on operational needs.

The physical demands and work environment described above are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

Pay Range / Salary: $66,300-$98,400 annually