Director of Safety and Security
Director of Safety and Security
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Job Description
About The Role
The Director of Safety and Security leads the organizations efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment for children staff families and visitors. This role is responsible for overseeing safety protocols risk management strategies and security systems ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory standards. The Director will drive operational efficiency innovation and continuous improvement in safety procedures while fostering crossdepartmental collaboration to address potential risks. Kidango is one of the largest childcare providers in the Bay Area. The safety of children families and staff is a top priority and the Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring safety.
What Youll Be Doing
- Develop and implement safety strategies to support Kidangos mission and protect the wellbeing of all stakeholders
- Direct develop and oversee the general health safety and security policies and procedures for Kidango
- Provide programs training and communication to ensure a safe workplace including safety orientations skill training and emergency preparedness
- Establish and lead Kidangos emergency response team along with managing policies procedures and protocols to ensure coordinated response to incidents.
- Mobilize and respond to safety and security incidents; serve as liaison and coordinate communication and collaboration with law enforcement safety and first responders.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop processes to collect data analyze and report on the root cause of accidents and operationally effective solutions.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices including streamlining workflows and standardizing practices to enhance efficiency and actively contribute to the reduction of operational costs.
- Foster collaboration and communication across departments creating an environment that promotes seamless safety and security operations.
- Ensure workplace compliance with OSHA and other state local county federal or industryspecific regulations by conducting periodic safety audits and implementing quality assurance protocols and standards
- Coordinate and manage Kidangos safety and liability insurance and claims related to safety and security incidents.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks and develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges.
- Explore implement and manage technology solutions which enhance safety and operational efficiency staying abreast of industry trends and advancements.
- Establish strengthen build and maintain partnerships with school districts and other community organizations as related to safety and security initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders to identify safety and security opportunities and priorities.
- Represent Kidango in the interest of our organization and childcare programs at local community and public events regarding safety and security.
- Oversee the management of security vendors and compliant vendor purchasing lists.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Operations Management or a related field.
- Proven experience in safety security and/or risk management roles.
- Indepth knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain partnerships with staff and external stakeholders.
Additional Requirements
- Must pass a health screening and TB test
- Must pass background fingerprint clearance
- Valid Driver License
- Must be 18 years or older
- The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
Perks
- An opportunity to improve real lives solve hard problems and change the world
- Friendly supportive and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
- A comprehensive industryleading benefits package
- Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world
DrugFree Workplace
We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race color religion age gender sexual orientation marital status national origin citizenship the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified veteran status genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by local state or federal law other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures hiring advancement transfers reductions in force discharge compensation training or other terms conditions and privileges of employment.
EEO
A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidangos culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds experiences abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
