Job Description

Job Title Security Manager

Summary Reporting to the General Manager, the role of the Security Manager is to actively oversee and participate in the Security Department for a commercial real estate portfolio retail and office buildings located in Halifax Nova Scotia, deliver the highest standards for a safe and secure retail and office environment; to protect owner assets/properties and mitigate risk.



Tasks & Responsibilities:

\xc2\xb7 Development and implementation of a Security and Life Safety Plan for each asset in the portfolio;

\xc2\xb7 Development and ongoing communication with retail and office tower tenants as it relates to security;

\xc2\xb7 Leads, oversee, mentors and motivates a team of Security officers and supervisors to ensure the day-to-day Security and Life Safety operations of the properties are completed and handled in a professional and timely manner;

\xc2\xb7 Provides a comprehensive, customer service focused security training program and continually develops enhancements to the program;

\xc2\xb7 Develop, implement and ensure that proper Security procedures are known to and followed by all staff including, but not limited to; security programs, reporting of liability claims, completion of occurrence reports, property inspections, occupational health & safety, building access controls etc;

\xc2\xb7 Develop and foster ongoing inter-departmental co-operation and communication

\xc2\xb7 Establish and maintain key contacts with internal, tenant, public authority, supplier, and security industry stakeholders including local police, fire and emergency medical services representatives;

\xc2\xb7 Prepare, in conjunction with General Manager, the annual Security and Life Safety budgets;

\xc2\xb7 Reviews and approves budgets relating to annual departmental expenditures, such as on security contracts, salaries, and capital, before final sign-off by appropriate company signing authorities

\xc2\xb7 Develop, implement, maintain/update comprehensive Threat Assessments, Crisis Response Plans, Emergency/Fire/Life Safety Plans for the properties;

\xc2\xb7 Development and implementation of emergency procedures, disaster recovery plans, building, access control, security systems, reports and recommendations;

\xc2\xb7 Manage each property\xe2\x80\x99s Occupational Health & Safety program and act as committee chair;

\xc2\xb7 Other duties as assigned by General Manager For a more specific list of duties, see attached.

Skills & Experience Required:

The successful candidate will possess:

\xc2\xb7 A minimum of three (5) years of security experience in a management role (preferably in an office / retail environment) \xe2\x80\x93 or equivalent work experience;

\xc2\xb7 Proven management and supervision skills;

\xc2\xb7 Post-secondary degree in law enforcement a definite asset;

\xc2\xb7 Fully competent in all aspects of health and safety legislation;

\xc2\xb7 Familiar with fire equipment/systems, security systems;

\xc2\xb7 Working knowledge of CCTV, Building Codes, Non-Smoking Bylaws and WHMIS;

\xc2\xb7 Must be public relations and customer service focused;

\xc2\xb7 Must have strong organizational, prioritization, time management skills

\xc2\xb7 Excellent inter-personal skills; Strong coaching, mentoring, training and motivational skills;

\xc2\xb7 Able to work in a \xe2\x80\x98Team\xe2\x80\x99 environment;

\xc2\xb7 Be self-motivated, self-confident, diplomatic, innovative and able to accept challenges;

\xc2\xb7 Superior written and oral communication skills;

\xc2\xb7 Computer literacy (a working knowledge of the Perspective incident reporting program would be an asset);

\xc2\xb7 A proficiency in basic accounting, including the development and administration of operational department budgets;

\xc2\xb7 Must provide a clear criminal clearance certificate;

\xc2\xb7 A valid Nova Scotia drivers\xe2\x80\x99 license

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Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.Cushman & Wakefield s\xe2\x80\x99engage \xc3\xa0 respecter l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9quit\xc3\xa9 en mati\xc3\xa8re d\xe2\x80\x99emploi. Notre objectif est d\xe2\x80\x99offrir un milieu de travail diversifi\xc3\xa9, inclusif et exempt d\xe2\x80\x99obstacles. Si vous \xc3\xaates une personne handicap\xc3\xa9e et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l\xe2\x80\x99offre d\xe2\x80\x99emploi dans un autre format ou d\xe2\x80\x99acc\xc3\xa9der \xc3\xa0 toute autre mesure d\xe2\x80\x99adaptation au cours du processus d\xe2\x80\x99embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel \xc3\xa0 canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.

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