Security Manager

Fairsteadescllc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental

Employer-paid Vision Plans

Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan

12+ paid holidays

15 days of PTO

7 sick days

Employer-paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Nationwide pet insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fairsteadescllc seeks a Security Manager in New York to oversee information and physical security. This role requires 3-5 years of experience, where you'll lead a team ensuring compliance and safety across properties.

The position offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) contributions, plus paid holidays and PTO. A valid NY State Security License is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in security.
• Strong working knowledge of pertinent law and law enforcement.
• Experience with investigations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a security team to minimize loss.
• Supervise shift activities and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Monitor security reports and investigate breaches.

Skills

Law and law enforcement knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Risk management

Attention to detail

Education

NY State Security License

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Security Manager provides strategy and activities related to information security and physical security of the property(s). The Security Manager leads and directs a team responsible for designing and implementing an overall enterprise security strategy, program, and architecture that minimizes loss and meets client and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in loss control procedures.
• Coordinates information from the VP and other supervisors with the Security staff to meet all Fairstead Management requirements.
• Develops and trains Security staff.
• Ensures correct and orderly flow of activities from shift to shift.
• Leads investigations of security matters.
• Monitors shift security reports and activity logs.
• Supervises shift activity, including reports, incidents, patrolling, dispatching, activity logs, and other activities on shift.
• Coaches, counsels, and reviews performance of guards to ensure proper conduct of day‑to‑day duties.
• Recommends actions regarding security matters.
• Maintains current certification in first aid and CPR.
• Applies effective apprehension techniques and arrest procedures per State Criminal Procedure Law and Penal Law.
• Familiar with fire procedures.
• Ensures Security staff maintain a high visibility profile throughout the community.
• Conducts periodic community patrols (guard area, package rooms, outer perimeters, parking lots, and resident access facilities).
• Relays pertinent information to relief shift.
• Administers first‑aid when necessary.
• Recognizes and reports safety hazards.
• Monitors energy conservation controls and implements corrective action as needed.
• Maintains effective communication with all managers and employees.
• Handles any Security–related situations that arise on shift, keeping the best interests of the community in mind.
• Ensures compliance with Facility Management and Security SOPs and L SOPs.
• Observes and reports any security breaches.
• Assists the GM in any other applicable areas.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare.
• Employer‑paid Vision Plans.
• Company‑matched 401(k) retirement plan: 100% of first 3%; 50% of next 2%.
• 12+ paid holidays.
• 15 days of PTO.
• 7 sick days.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Nationwide pet insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Laser correction discount.
• Employee discounts on appliances, apparel, and more.

Qualifications

• At least 3‑5 years of related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of pertinent law and the law enforcement community.
• Experience with business continuity planning, investigations, risk management, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable in information technology and information security.
• Ability to evaluate and assess immediate security needs and requirements.
• Ability to handle company confidentiality and sensitivity of security issues.
• Valid NY State Security License required.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Salary Range: $85,000—$95,000 USD.

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.