Director - Security - The New York Public Library - New York

Job description
The Library is seeking an accomplished and innovative leader for the position of Director of Security to oversee and coordinate the security services and needs that protect the organization, its employees, the public and its assets. Under the leadership of the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Security is principally responsible for ensuring that the day to day security services and initiatives are aligned with the Library’s Strategic Plan and continually meet the needs of the Library.

The Director of Security will:
Provide leadership and supervision to the security team, which is made up of 15 managers/supervisors, 30+ proprietary guards, 140+ contract guards, and an Investigations Team
Develop, direct, and coordinate the implementation of a strategic plan consisting of goals, objectives, policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and work standards for the Security Department; establishes, within Library policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to envision, create and promote a culture of inclusiveness and responsiveness with a strong focus on providing an engaging patron experience while ensuring the safety and security of staff, the public and Library assets
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the department’s multi-million dollar budget
Oversee the management and effectiveness of the contract security services; ensuring service level agreements are adhered to by providers and make appropriate decisions with regards to contract guard service
Manage critical incidents implementing emergency protocols to major security incidents; oversees investigations and ensures proper reporting related to the apprehension and arrest of violators; directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports

Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and ASIS Certifications strongly preferred
A minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible/leadership experience in law enforcement, corporate security, public sector security, campus safety, or the equivalent
Knowledge of and ability to direct the operations, services and activities of a comprehensive security program
Ability to identify and respond to sensitive community and organizations issues, concerns and needs
Must be knowledgeable and literate with computers and have sound experience with security technologies including CCTV, Access Control, Incident Management Systems and surveillance equipment.

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