Security Manager

Genuine Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is seeking an experienced Security Director in New York to oversee security operations and guide a professional security team. The role requires hands-on leadership to manage personnel, conduct investigations, assess risk, and ensure consistent security procedures across all shifts.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, knowledge of laws, and experience with incident response and risk management. This full-time position is based on-site in New York.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a professional security team.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and procedures.
• Experience managing security across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Direct the property's security operation and set clear priorities for the team.
• Liaise between property leadership and security personnel; communicate directives effectively.
• Maintain consistent handoffs and detailed reporting across shifts.
• Supervise daily security activity: patrols, dispatch, incident response, logs, and shift reports.
• Review security documentation to identify trends and areas needing attention.
• Lead investigations into incidents, policy violations, safety concerns, and related matters.
• Maintain high-visibility presence and ensure regular patrol coverage of key areas.
• Oversee patrols of entrances, common areas, parking facilities, and perimeters.
• Coach and develop security staff; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk assessment

Investigations

Policy enforcement

Multi-shift oversight

Education

New York State Security Guard License

First Aid & CPR certified

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Security Director to oversee security operations and provide leadership for a professional security team. This individual will be responsible for maintaining a safe, secure environment while establishing clear standards, improving day-to-day procedures, and ensuring the team is prepared to respond effectively to incidents.

The Security Director will serve as a key point of contact between property leadership and the security team. This role requires a visible, hands-on leader who can manage personnel, conduct investigations, evaluate risk, respond to incidents, and ensure consistent execution of security procedures across all shifts.

What You’ll Own

• Direct the property's security operation and provide clear expectations and priorities to the security team.
• Serve as a liaison between property leadership and security personnel, ensuring important information and directives are communicated effectively.
• Establish consistency between shifts by maintaining organized handoffs, detailed reporting, and clear communication.
• Supervise daily security activity, including patrols, dispatch, incident response, activity logs, and shift reports.
• Review security documentation and identify trends, recurring issues, or areas requiring additional attention.
• Lead investigations involving security incidents, policy violations, safety concerns, and other matters affecting the property.
• Maintain a highly visible security presence throughout the community and ensure key areas receive regular patrol coverage.
• Oversee patrols of entrances, common areas, parking facilities, package rooms, property perimeters, resident-access areas, and other designated locations.
• Train, coach, and develop security personnel to ensure they understand their responsibilities and consistently meet performance expectations.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and corrective guidance when necessary.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of relevant security, law enforcement, property security, or security management experience.
• Valid New York State Security Guard License required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Strong understanding of applicable laws, criminal procedures, and the local law enforcement environment.
• Experience overseeing security personnel and managing operations across multiple shifts.
• Background in investigations, risk assessment, emergency preparedness, business continuity, or loss prevention.
• Ability to quickly evaluate a situation, identify potential risks, and determine an appropriate response.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and hold security personnel accountable.