Director, Security & Emergency Preparedness
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General information
Description & Requirements
The Director Security & Emergency Preparedness is the institutional leader of these programs who provides strategic and functional oversight to ensure the safety and security of associates visitors and physical alignment with business strategy and executive leadership this role will spearhead efforts to advance and implement sound policies resilient procedures and technical standards related to physical security and emergency preparedness. Resource allocation and delivery of services will be done in a cost-effective manner and compliant with federal state and local laws and regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Below is a representative sample of primary duties and responsibilities associated with this role the list is not all inclusive and may include other duties as directed.
Operations & Planning
Establish and utilize metrics and KPIs to oversee and provide direction to uniformed security service provider leadership to ensure delivery of cost effective and quality services.
Provide oversight of Security Operations Center to ensure effective operations in areas of alarm monitoring & dispatch incident management communications intelligence monitoring and other related services
Establish strategic business plans and manage overall operating and capital budgets regarding security and emergency preparedness / management. Develop and submit the annual security operating budget and periodic re-forecasts
In partnership with other disciplines (HR Legal etc.) ensure an effective Workplace Violence Prevention program and leads / coordinates efforts of the Threat Assessment team to effectively manage and mitigate potential threats to the institution
Maintain industry relationships and contemporary knowledge of best practices in the areas of Executive Protection Special Event Security and Travel Safety makes recommendations and executes plans as needed.
Emergency Management
Set strategic vision for Emergency Preparedness program and Responsible for developing managing tracking training and exercises related to emergency response plans.
Manage the Institutional Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and supporting departmental plans. Plan schedule and conduct regular business continuity exercises and drills to assess the effectiveness of the BCP and identify areas for improvement.
Conduct periodic inspections incident after action reviews and assessments of existing security and emergency preparedness programs. Identify and recommend improvement opportunities or enhancements. Conduct feasibility and cost benefit analyses.
Technology & Integrated Systems
Establish standards for overall security system design specifications installation and implementation. Oversee the installation maintenance and operation of said systems and technology to ensure appropriate return on investment and operational effectiveness
Coordinate efforts with internal business partners and external service providers to meet established service level agreements and resolve identified gaps.
Research and conduct cost benefit feasibility studies of new and innovative technology products and procedures for potential future implementation. Review existing systems integrations for potential upgrade replacement or efficiency improvement opportunities.
Knowledge & Experience
Bachelors degree in emergency management criminal justice security/business management or related field. Masters degree preferred.
Minimum of ten plus years business management experience (overseeing operational and financials of a security program) with a strong background in security and emergency management or 15 years of supervisory/executive level law enforcement experience
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or other related industry certifications desirable.
Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System through minimum certification in ICS 100 200 etc. preferred
Ability to work independently and to accept responsibility for complex and sensitive decision-making
Outstanding organizational skillsproven ability to manage competing timetables and responsibilities
Proven ability to delegate and supervise while planning for the timely and successful completion of short and long-term objectives and projects in a decentralized environment
Strong verbal written and graphic communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide constituency that includes hourly workers students staff faculty researchers and external consultants professionals government authorities and community groups.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Splunk
- Google Cloud Platform
- Cybersecurity
- Identity & Access Management
- Management Experience
- PCI
- NIST Standards
- Emergency Management
- Security
- Information Security
- Encryption
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