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Head of Security and Safety Jobs in Houston, TX at TalentAlly
Title: Head of Security and Safety
Company: TalentAlly
Location: Houston, TX
SummaryThe Head of Security and Safety (HSS) for the MFAH is the highest-level member of senior management directly responsible for the organization’s entire security and safety functions. The HSS reports to the COO and will be responsible for the organizations’ physical security and safety needs along with our digital/electronic security requirements. The HSS will remain proactive and vigilant to prepare the organization for all relevant threats and will institute appropriate security and safety protocols and programs. It is critically important for this role to ensure a high level of customer service and a positive experience for all museum visitors and affiliates.
A major part of the HSS’s role will be to forge strong and effective coordination and communication between departments to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations along with a calm and effective approach to urgent security matters combined with our emergency preparedness efforts and ultimately, implementation in a time of need.
Job Description And Primary ResponsibilitiesThe HSS will be responsible for effective policy development, enhancement, and compliance enabling the protection of all the organization’s assets.
The HSS will continuously assess security and safety threats to the Museum and will plan and implement appropriate strategies and countermeasures.
Scope of responsibility includes physical security and safety, security related investigations, security system certification and inspections, security and safety operations, crisis management operations, coordinating dignitary protection, and security and safety awareness and training.
The HSS must identify and prioritize organizational protection goals and objectives in collaboration with executives, and ensure they are consistent with MFAH’s needs and operational plans.
The HSS will oversee a team of more than 150 Security Officers, Gallery Attendants, and third-party providers, including off duty law enforcement, at multiple Museum properties (three public campus locations and one school).
The HSS will work with local, state and federal law enforcement and will be responsible for developing and enhancing relationships with other museum security groups.
The HSS will establish, track and manage security costs and budgets
Position CodeMember of Senior Management team.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis is a role of influence and leadership. As the head of the department and a key representative of the organization, internally and externally, the HSS will directly manage, guide, counsel and lead supervisors and a staff of 150+ security professionals and contract security team members.
An effective individual in this role will have a sphere of influence on a daily basis that includes internal staff, external partners and guests.
Essential Job DutiesThese job duties listed are representative of the work performed by the HSS. Not all duties are included and other tasks may be assigned as needed.
Sets the tone and models exceptional leadership behavior in terms of customer service, inclusivity and ambassadorship for the security team;
Ensures uncompromised customer service and welcoming visitor experience through a skilled and well-trained team of Security Managers and Gallery Attendants.
Develops and updates policies and procedures regarding areas such as business continuity planning, loss prevention and fraud prevention;
Oversees the design and implementation of prevent…
