Director of Security

Summary

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is the not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, The City of New York (the City). BNYDC constantly strives to provide an environment in which businesses and careers can take root and grow.

The Director of Security leads in planning, organizing, directing, supervising, administering and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Department. The Director oversees training, discipline, and integrity control.

Areas of Responsibility

• Demonstrate and cultivate an environment of Courtesy, Professionalism, and Respect
• Serve as chief advisor to the COO and CEO in all matters related to security
• Ensure that strategic plans are properly resourced and aligned with BNYDC objectives
• Provide quarterly reports to the COO and CEO concerning officer performance, the status of security program objectives, resource requirements, and security issues or trends
• Evaluate officer performance through exercises, post visits, records review, equipment inventory audits, etc.
• Act as the primary liaison to public safety and emergency service agencies
• Participate in tenant meetings. Communicate security information to tenants on a regular basis and ensure concerns are appropriately addressed
• Lead the Security Committee, convening with representatives of tenants’ own security organizations
• Communicate event planning and emergent threat information to officers, directing them on appropriate response actions
• Manage team policies, plans, and training materials, making routine updates as needed
• Assist in implementing new security policies, procedures, and best practices
• Conduct investigations and maintain records of security breaches and incidents

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit in any way the authority of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to liaise with stakeholders ranging from Security Officers to C-Suite & executive leadership
• Expert knowledge of facility management, crisis intervention, and security principles
• Strong project management skills with the ability to create and implement strategic plans
• Strong leader with demonstrated experience managing and developing a large team
• Experience implementing process improvement initiatives
• Experience with budgeting and a working knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Experience with data analysis. Ability to define, measure, and report out KPIs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Will consider an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 7+ years of experience private security, public safety, law enforcement, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience managing a team. Experience managing people managers preferred
• Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Course (must obtain within 1 year of employment)
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) certification preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

BNYDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression) sexual orientation, genetic trait, actual or perceived status of a victim of domestic violence, or a victim of sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, military status, handicap, disability, or any other legally protected classification.

Benefits

BNYDC is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Some of the highlights include:

• Employer-funded pension plan, with annual contributions up to 14% of your salary
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting Day 1 of employment
• Annual HRA (health reimbursement arrangement) of $6,000 to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-funded Basic Life/AD&D coverage
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Teledoc & TotalCare EAP memberships
• Transit/Commuter & Let’s Ride NYC (Citi Bike) benefits
• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
• 4 weeks of PTO, paid sick leave, and Summer Fridays!