Director of Security & Safety
Company: The Henry Ford
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
The Henry Ford is a nonprofit, internationally recognized
cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is
inspired by the authentic stories of innovation, ingenuity and
resourcefulness that we share across our venues, digital platforms
and partnerships.
Our Director of Security & Safety is responsible for the leadership
and management of all security and safety functions at The Henry
Ford which includes the 250-acre campus, Henry Ford Academy, and
the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. In this role, you will manage all
threats and actions against The Henry Ford through your direct
efforts and the efforts of the security staff. This position will
set the strategy and direction for all security and safety
initiatives at The Henry Ford for all employees, students, and
guests. This is an incredible opportunity for an established
professional who wants to make an impact and believes in our
mission of (safely) inspiring innovation.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develops and implements security plans for: daily operations,
special problems, major events, natural disasters, terrorist
activity, workplace violence and other emergency response incidents
as identified that will enhance security operations and contribute
to overall safety and security.
- Informs appropriate parties, internal and external, of any
threats or vulnerabilities to the institution.
- Recruits, staffs, directs, and develops security leadership
team and shift personnel to ensure security standards are
maintained and that security operations are conducted efficiently
and effectively.
- Oversees all aspects of the security officer training
program.
- Oversees the ongoing in-service training of the security staff
utilizing the training manuals, outside resources, and guest
trainers as applicable. Appropriate training will also be provided
to non-security staff members for awareness, readiness, and
response.
- Maintains security infrastructure and life-safety systems,
including radios, cameras, alarm systems, door access, etc., and
adds enhancements to new technology and practices when
necessary.
- Maintains up-to-date standards on best practices on security
personnel, response, intelligence, and practices.
- Maintains a multi-year plan for reinvestment of resources,
capital, and other changes that are needed to ensure sound security
practices.
- Proactively develops, cultivates, and maintains close
relationships with external security partners such as local, state
and federal law enforcement, Ford Motor Company, security advisors,
etc.
- Formulates and recommends policies/procedures and objectives,
to keep the institute up-to-date and informed of new
developments.
- Works with the Managing Director of Integrated Operations to
maintain a risk monitoring system and incorporates new practices
and procedures to mitigate risk.
- Oversees The Henry Ford's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
program by working closely with other units to proactively reduce
accidents and incidents from occurring for guests and employees, as
well as ensuring compliance with regulatory agency
requirements.
- Performs other activities, as necessary.
- Contributes to the effective team management of all problems,
issues and opportunities through consistent engagement with
security department leadership
- Acts as a proactive team player and provides expertise within
the security and safety team and with other teams as
appropriate.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited university in
business, public administration, criminal justice, social science,
or a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Master's degree or other advanced, graduate-level credentials
are strongly preferred.
- Ten (10) years minimum progressive leadership experience in
security managemrent and/or law enforcement.
- Proven track record of a versatile background, including
experience in budgeting, field operations, personnel management,
planning, recruiting, and reporting responsibility.
- Ability to successfully pass a background investigation and
drug test.
- Physical ability to effectively respond to any security
incident on campus.
- Must have valid Michigan Driver's License and able to operate
security vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
- Maintain a high level of physical agility.
It is the policy of The Henry Ford to prohibit discrimination in
any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity (including but
not limited to recruitment, hire, employment, program
participation, promotion, salary, benefits, termination and all
other terms and conditions of employment or service as a volunteer)
based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious
creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability.
Marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status,
height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by
federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to all of our
employees, donors and volunteers to ensure that they are treated
without discrimination.
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