SUMMARY:The Director of Security is responsible for the planning, organizing and directing of all activities of the department. Instructions to the employee are general, and the employee must routinely use independent judgement when performing tasks. The Director of Security must occasionally consider different courses of action in order to complete tasks. However, accepted professional standards and standard operating procedures help guide the employees’ work.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Public Safety Officer Duties and Responsibilities:Plans, designs, organizes, directs and provides overall supervision of personnel, programs and activities of the Police Department. Patrols, by foot or motor vehicle,. Investigates accidents and suspected crimes, reports findings and arrests suspected individuals or takes other action. Formulates and prescribes the work methods, policies and procedures to be followed by the department. Responsible for maintaining records and reports needed by other law enforcement agencies, units of government, and the city governing body.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license. Must have five (5) years experience in law enforcement administration.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, preferably graduation from a college or university with major course experience in police administration or related field.Must possess five years of supervisory and/or management experience with projects similar in size and scope of this contract.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret using the English language. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.COMPUTER SKILLS:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) software skills.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Graduation from a State POST Certified Police Academy Must possess a valid state driver’s license Any other minimum standards set by state Department of Justice of Training and Standards as applicable. CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:Available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see and distinguish basic colors.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Operations Manager must be capable of working in a fast paced/high stress environment.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.OTHER TASKS:This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.#WaldenWayWe offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.So if you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability. EOE / AAP Employer / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disabled. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
