Director of Security

Job Summary: The Security Director has overall responsibility for the safety and security of the people, property and assets owned by Dumbarton Oaks. Possess primary responsibility for the management of security department; security vendor management; development and implementation of security policies and procedures; security budgets; overall security processes, projects, and customer service. Manage the contract for a contract security force and work closely with the staffing provider’s site manager. Serve as Health and Safety officer for Dumbarton Oaks. Oversee all aspects of a complex electronic security access control/CCTV system including security design, software management, purchase and maintenance of related hardware. Develop and implement strategy for 24-hour emergency preparedness and response. Support programs and events hosted by various departments; and collaborate with peers regarding the protection of the Museum, Library, and the Gardens. Job-Specific Responsibilities: • Directly supervise non-contract security staff, including the Training Manager/Supervisor, and interface with contract personnel employed either directly or through the contractor’s site manager. • Direct Security operations to ensure 24/7 uninterrupted security coverage at predetermined levels. • Set standards, prepare contracts and specifications, and manage the contract for all contract personnel in the department. • Meet with staff and the contractor's site manager to identify training needs and communicate them to the designated Training Officer. • Prepare, submit and manage an annual budget including review and submission/approval of invoices. • Serve as the primary liaison with local, state, and federal security personnel. • Develop security and fire protection policies and procedures and implement these policies and procedures, including the evacuation plan, security operations manual, security training manual, disaster plan, and related safety planning, policies, procedures and training. Determine and implement updates to security policies and keep all policies, procedures and manuals current with regular, frequent, systematic, and orderly updates. • Conduct regular inspections and surveys of the campus to identify security, alarm, fire protection, and safety problems and needs, and take appropriate action to correct problems. Conduct value surveys of alarm service contracts, walk test the alarm detection system, and assure compliance with NFPA and other pertinent standards and recommended practices through inspections and vigilance. Conduct fire drills when necessary. • Conduct security-related investigations and inquiries. • Oversee the purchase, replacement, location, and monitoring of all fire extinguishers. • Attend regular meetings with other department heads to determine impact of projects on security operations and systems and advocate the steps needed including, but not limited to, expansion of security systems to neutralize the impact of those projects. Provide leadership and serve as internal expert for security matters related to building and gallery renovations, new construction / capital projects, and related projects. • Responsible for planning, initiating, coordinating, and executing emergency planning, including communications with other departments and notifications to staff and the public. Participate on various committees as directed or needed. • Provide on-site back-up and supervision of security personnel during incidents and events. Work closely with Events Manager to determine security strategy during activities and events. Assure adequate levels of resources are available and provided during events and activities. • Responsible for the Clery Act reporting and other related compliance. • Purchase and