Site Security Manager

Torchstone Global, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm is seeking a Site Security Manager to oversee security and life safety initiatives across multiple locations in Chicago. The role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in facility security management, strong interpersonal skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Candidates should have the ability to manage security services, handle emergency situations effectively, and maintain positive relations with law enforcement and vendors. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and involves strategic planning and operational oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of equivalent experience in a corporate environment.
• Wide local professional network with law enforcement.
• Ability to evaluate methods to improve security systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee day-to-day operations of security initiatives.
• Enhance and maintain written security policies and procedures.
• Document safety and security related incidents and assist investigations.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration or Business Administration

Tools

Software House access control systems

ExacqVision CCTV software

MS Office Suite

Job description

At the direction of the Regional Security Manager (Americas) and working closely with the Director of Operations, the Site Security Manager will plan, organize, and oversee the day-to-day operations of Customer’ security and life safety initiatives in the Chicago office and other customer facilities and offsite events within the greater Chicago area.This position is accountable for ensuring that the security programs and standards are effectively implemented at these locations and maintained by property management per lease requirements.The standard hours for the position may require work after normal business hours in case of an emergency or to coordinate special events as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as

Enhance and maintain written security policies, procedures, and programs to include Access Control, Alarm Response, Life Safety, and Emergency Response Plans.

Provide support to ensure consistent standards relative to the preparation and training of emergency evacuation and crisis teams.

Identify vulnerabilities by conducting assessments.Develop appropriate and required security measures, techniques, and methods to improve the protection of personnel and activities of the Firm.

Work with Physical Security Team to manage the access control platform by performing audits of badge records, clearances to sensitive areas, programming of hardware and alarm events, etc.Coordinate and verify the necessary access levels for personnel with base building systems at this location.

Manage access control vendors for projects involving new system installations, upgrades, and modifications of existing and future office locations.Coordinate the programming and acceptance testing of hardware to include access control, intrusion, and CCTV systems.

Conduct ongoing functionality testing of technical security systems to ensure proper coverage and operation.Identify system malfunctions, trouble shoot and work closely with vendors to resolve these and any break/fix issues.

Provide support to local personnel involving response to emergency situations such as fire and evacuation, medical situation, workplace violence, etc.

Document safety and security related incidents and assist with investigations that impact Customer to resolve and prevent recurrence.

Coordinate and manage security services for special functions to include access and protection of guests.Other special circumstances may involve employee escorts, etc.

Support other security programs to include Emergency Communications, Global Intelligence and Travel Risk Management, Workplace Violence Prevention, etc.Assist in the implementation of new projects.

Build and maintain positive relations with vendors, business partners, law enforcement, and professional associates.

Manage local first responder relationships including serving as primary point of contact with local law enforcement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Work Experience, Skills

The selected candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Criminal Justice Administration or Business Administration or the minimum of 7 years of equivalent experience in a corporate or professional services environment.

Candidate must also possess the following skills:

Previous experience as a facility security manager in a corporate or professional services environment.

Wide local professional network with law enforcement and within the security industry.

Above all else, strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.

General understanding of OSHA rules/regulations that govern high rise office buildings.

Ability to evaluate methods to improve security and loss prevention systems on a continuous basis through the use of auditing, review and assessment.

Practical interview and interrogation experience (a certificate is preferred).

Investigative experience to include providing depositions as well as sworn testimony.

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times under pressure and in emergency situations.

Handles multiple tasks and manage a fast-paced environment.Must be able to make quick and accurate decisions.

Is flexible regarding scheduled hours/days of work based on needs.

Technologies/Software

Practical experience operating security systems preferably with Software House access control systems and ExacqVision CCTV software.

Possesses basic user MS Office Suite skills with the ability to prepare word documents, spreadsheets, and basic presentations.

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations

ASIS International certification preferred - CPP, PSP, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Salary $110,000/yr

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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