DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, directs, and organizes the operation of a twenty-four-hour security program.
2. Recruits, hires, and trains all new security staff.
3. Prepares staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage of each shift.
4. Develops and implements plans for ongoing staff training and skill development.
5. Serves as fire and safety director overseeing all safety related matters including:
   1. Evacuation procedures
   2. Enforcement of rules and regulations
   3. Correcting violations
   4. Liaison with police, fire department, and other enforcement agencies
   5. Schedule, conduct, and document fire drills
6. Reviews and advises on safety related policies and procedures.
7. Ensures preparation and timely delivery of monthly reports, incident reports and all required documentation.
8. Holds regular staff meetings, ensures ongoing accurate communication, and attends scheduled staff and supervisory meetings.
9. May be required to work weekends and night hours.
10. May advice personnel at other HPCDC sites on security related matters.

Employee may be required to carry out additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in law enforcement or related field; and two years of supervisory experience.
• NYS Security Guard License
• Fire Safety Director Certificate
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, or capacity to work with homeless families/individuals and/or disadvantaged populations.
• Computer literate specifically in Microsoft applications required.