Description

The Director of Safety and Security oversees the day-to-day security operations of the Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) and ensures the overall effectiveness of KICA’s comprehensive safety program. This role is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing the organization’s security strategies, programs, and operations, including the emergency management program. In collaboration with the Director of Operations, the Director of Safety and Security ensures that all safety and security initiatives are executed efficiently and that activities align with the association’s goals.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develops and implements strategy and protocols to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and safeguard the organization, its personnel and members.
•       Provides direction to the security department staff and ensures all applicable laws, rules, regulations, covenants and policies are enforced.
•       Oversees the selection, management, evaluation and development of departmental staff, encouraging understanding and commitment to the association’s values and maintaining a healthy working environment. Ensures the security department is compliant on SLED certifications, practical safety training, such as CPR, First Aid and AED, mandatory administrative training and proper orientation of new hires.
•       Ensures that performance appraisals, commendations, disciplinary action and wage recommendations are completed for all security employees.
•       Coordinates the deployment of security personnel to ensure appropriate coverage of the community, especially during high-traffic times, special events, emergencies, or weather events.  Provides on-the-scene supervision as needed.
•       Directs the security staff in identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining security processes, practices, and policies throughout the organization to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure and liability in all areas of information, financial, physical, personal, and reputational risk.
•       Oversees the development and implementation of the safety program.  Ensures policies, practices, and training are comprehensive and effective to ensuring the safety and well-being of members and staff.
•       Ensures a compliant hazardous materials handling program is in place, including proper disposal, utilizing routine inspections and training
•       Conducts regular safety audits, inspections and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
•       Ensures accurate records and ensure 100% compliance with staff training
•       Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and audits
•       Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective action.
•       Ensures the safety program is in compliance with all laws and regulations.
•       Develops relationships and coordinates with law enforcement, intelligence, and private sector counterparts during island visits of high public profile individuals.
•       Coordinates and implements site security, operations, and activities to ensure protection of executives, managers, employees, customers, stakeholders, visitors, contractors, etc. and physical and information assets, while ensuring optimal use of personnel and equipment. 
•       Provides superior customer service and member service environment.
•       Develops relationships and provides effective coordination with all island entities, the Town of Kiawah Island, and local law enforcement, fire, and emergency services to the benefit of KICA operations.
•       Develops consensus within an organizational climate of diverse operational activities and often-conflicting regulations imposed by agencies with regulatory jurisdiction.
•       Effectively communicates within all levels of the organization, including briefing executive management and Board members on the status of safety and security issues and initiatives.
•       Researches and deploys state-of-the-art technology solutions and innovative security management techniques to safeguard the organization's assets, including intellectual property.
•       Establishes appropriate standards and associated risk controls.
•       Assists and/or conducts internal investigations, as needed.
•       Serves as a member of the Town of Kiawah Island’s Public Safety Committee and KICA’s Fleet Safety Board.
•       This is an on-call position for KICA, for any security, fire, medical and/or natural disaster emergencies.  This position serves as a member of the Town of Kiawah Island’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and as KICA’s representative to Charleston County EMD.
•       Develops and prepares the department’s budget.  Analyses and reviews budgetary and financial data, authorizes expenditures in accordance with established priorities and KICA’s Financial Controls Manual.
•       Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and gain efficiencies without sacrificing a high-quality standard. 
•       Collaborates with the Director of Finance to regularly update the department’s annual forecasts and identify unusual expenditures and cash flow requirements.
•       Investigate the possibility of increased reimbursements from the municipality, grants and other potential funding sources.
•       Follow all company policies and procedures.
•       Work efficiently in order to reduce costs.
•       Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Abilities

• Must have served 8 years in a leadership level position in a public safety agency with a minimum of 50 public safety members.  South Carolina experience is preferred.
•       Minimum of 5 years of experience in workplace safety, hazardous materials handling, or a related role 
•       Possess a collaborative working style; team-building approach; experience facilitating meetings and managing working groups.
•       Experience working with diverse groups, i.e., staff, residents, boards, volunteers, and outside contacts.  The ideal candidate will have proven experience in building community partnerships and interagency cooperation.
•       Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and resilient; with the creativity and adaptability to find multiple paths and solutions to solve problems and overcome challenges.
•       Proven ability to direct department activities; lead by example; formulate and execute organization-wide goals and objectives and assess achievement. Superior leadership and management skills with emphasis in staff development, particularly during a time of organizational transition.  
•       Must possess exceptional interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization internally and externally with various stakeholders. 
•       Demonstrated ability in budgeting to including preparing, reviewing, evaluating, forecasting, and tracking them within their department
•       Must be knowledgeable about, and have demonstrated the use of, Community Policing Philosophies.
•       Proven leadership experience in Emergency Management Leadership and Large-Scale Event Management.
•       Certified in Emergency Management preferred.
•       OSHA certification preferred.
•       Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions such as, exposure to heat, humidity, cold &/or rainy conditions.
•       Other requirements:
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check.
  • Maintain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License
  • Must qualify and be able to be issued, and maintain, a Security Company License in South Carolina, which is regulated by the South Carolina State  Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
  • Must be able to personally qualify for and be able to maintain licensing as a Concealed Carry Armed Security Officer through SLED.

Please send salary expectations along with cover letter and application.  

Kiawah Island Community Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.