Security Manager for top tier global law firm in Washington, DC. This position is responsible for the supervision of Firm employed security officers, and for oversight of the emergency evacuation and first aid training program for the Washington, DC, office.
**Ideal candidate is able to work on-site Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Prior supervisory experience managing a team is required - ideally in a security environment. Must be able to provide feedback, coach / train and develop employees. This role is responsible for managing a team of 12. First Aid certified highly preferred and open to getting a CPR Training Certification in order to conduct in-house trainings for specific staff.

Duties: Responsible for the supervision of security force (full and part-time security officers). Ensures subordinate officers are fully trained before assuming their duties; that all officers maintain a positive/professional image while on duty and are knowledgeable of their responsibilities. Responsible for officers shift schedules, review of timesheets, currency of post orders, and daily activity log/incident reports. Ensure shifts are covered. Together with the director, delivers evaluations and performance improvement plans. Training and Emergency Response duties: Manages floor warden/first aid training programs, and assists with emergency response protocol. Conducts first aid, AED, and CPR training for DC floor wardens and security personnel. Develop and revise security/safety policies with director and management committees. Project Management duties: Administer office, desk, and filing cabinet lock inventory, and electronic key and identification card program. Assists with preparation of annual security budget, with detailed justification for major capital expenditures. Identifies security vulnerabilities, making recommendations for corrective action. In the absence of the security director, advise firm on matters of security/safety/personal protection during periods of heightened threat. Equipment and System Maintenance duties: Ensures working order of security equipment, with attention to access control systems, locking mechanisms, alarms, and surveillance equipment. Coordinates with third party security contractors. Basic maintenance on security systems, including remote installation of camera and security panel firmware.
Position Requirements: Bachelors degree and CPP strongly preferred. Must have at least ten years of experience with law enforcement, military, or private sector security. Proven supervisory experience, to include shift-coverage, delivering employee evaluations and feedback. Knowledge of security principles, risk assessment, and risk management. Experience with maintenance of security hardware. Experience with CCure 9000, or similar access control systems, and video surveillance systems. Must have, or attain, first aid instructor certification within one year of hire. Salary commensurate with experience, generous benefits offered.