Director of Security and Risk Management at Alamo Trust, Inc – SAN ANTONIO, Texas

The Alamo is searching for a Director of Security and Risk Management to join the team!

Full-time position with benefits including, paid parking, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, and a generous retirement match.

Salary commensurate with experience.

POSITION SCOPE

The Director of Security and Risk Management is responsible for the comprehensive operations of the Alamos safety and security services and emergency preparedness and response. The Director leads an armed, non-sworn team of approximately 30 security professionals (Alamo Rangers), and manages and administers safety and security programs, physical facility security, compliance, training, emergency preparedness, and critical incident response for the Alamo. The Director works collaboratively with administrators, staff and volunteers of the Alamo, as well as with local, state and federal authorities to provide a safe, inclusive historic site which respects all who work and visit the Alamo.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides services to staff and guests by explaining Alamo regulations, responding to questions and requests, and ensuring safety within the Alamo.

Provides planning, development, and evaluation of emergency management, public safety, and security programs.

Provides guidance on all security, safety and emergency management issues by establishing and updating written policies.

Reviews all security activities and documents to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.

Prepares and monitors the Alamo security budget.

Prepares security reports for management as needed.

May provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or emergency assistance to visitors and Alamo employees.

Assigns and supervises the work of all security personnel in support of all activities conducted on the Alamo buildings and grounds.

May confront and/or apprehend persons/suspects in cases of unauthorized entry into state buildings and work areas, malicious mischief, or other criminal violations.

Interacts with guests, large groups, community organizations, and VIP visitors.

Develops safety policies and procedures for a comprehensive safety program.

Conducts or assists in surveys, audits, and inspections to ensure a safe environment and compliance with safety rules and standards.

Plans and supervises safety training.

Implements safety education training and safety awareness.

Assists in investigating accidents and completing reports.

Assists with daily operations by reporting the need for maintenance and repair of general facilities and safety issues as they are identified on Alamo property.

Establishes plan for and oversees revenue collection procedures.

Supervises the operation of security card access badge stations and issue logs for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Oversees and monitors video surveillance systems, intrusion detection systems, fire alarms, access control systems, and programming of such systems.

Experience and Education

Minimum of 10 years of experience in security, law enforcement, emergency management, military service or historic site operations work. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in law enforcement, security management, emergency management or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Prior experience within the Texas Department of Public Safety, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skill in monitoring and assessing situations; in determining appropriate response; in the use of surveillance, monitoring, and detection equipment; and in using emergency law enforcement equipment.

Ability to enforce security rules and regulations, to conduct investigations, to prepare reports, to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others.

Skill in managing diverse groups; in facilitating meetings; in making public presentations; in developing written plans and procedures; in first aid, CPR, and emergency response procedures; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate security and safety programs; to communicate effectively; and to train others.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, to prepare budgets, to communicate effectively, and to assign and/or supervise the work of others.

Ability to work weekdays, weekends, nights, holidays and extended hours

Registration, Certification, or Licensure:

Requires level III private security commission certification with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Private Security Bureau (PSB).

Requires to be licensed as a private security manager with the Texas DPS PSB.

Requires first aid and CPR certification.

Requires background investigation.

Requires successfully passing drug and alcohol screening.