General Manager-Security Firm

General Objectives: • Run a private security cooperative business. • Lead recruitment efforts and develop a close working relationship with the Astoria and Long Island City communities. • Build a portfolio of clients and cultivate a network of partners. • Responsibilities: • Direct the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive security firm and of its programs. • Supervise implementation of approved security plans for clients and confirm their effectiveness. Services include but are not limited to: facilities protection, workplace security, travel security, personal security and event protection. • Maintain consistent communications and flow of information with clients, cooperative members, security personnel and other stakeholders. • Stay abreast of new security standards and guidelines, and incorporate them into projects. • Assess and address all potential or emergent security concerns for clients due to theft, vandalism, sabotage, or other identified illegal or unauthorized activities. • Collaborate with local workforce development organizations to conduct recruitment and oversee training of hires. • Supervise obtainment of certifications and licenses by hires and maintain compliance with all regulations. • Secure contracts and generate a stream of leads. • Build relationships with regional peers and leaders across the field. Network with partners and peers in the industry and in the worker cooperative world, and share best practices. • Maintain strong communication and support links with New York City Emergency Services, Federal Law Enforcement, and local law enforcement, emergency services, and regulatory agencies across the U.S. Qualifications: • Minimum requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field with 7-10 years of supervisory/management experience in security or a related field.Experience in law enforcement a plus. • Strong interpersonal skills required. • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills a must. Bilingual a plus. • Knowledge of security guard license law and safety protocols required. • Strong cultural awareness required, and experience working in a multi-cultural and democratic workplace strongly preferred. • Working knowledge of established corporate security practices and delivery of services within a business environment, and working knowledge of patrol techniques. • Experience in sales and/or community outreach helpful. • Comprehensive experience with design and implementation of physical security programs and associated equipment/hardware, to include: access control systems, CCTV systems, alarm systems, communications systems, fire alarm systems, and uniform guard service operations and management. • Experience in Crisis Management planning, training and reporting. • Security risk management and threat analysis skills and demonstrated skill in writing and review of security procedures and plans. • Experience in performing sensitive investigations, in a variety of scenarios, and ability to problem-solve in real-time and to coordinate preparedness plans in crisis situations. • Board Certification in Security Management (CPP) or Board Certification in Physical Security (PSP) a plus. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 per year Ability to Commute: • Long Island City, NY 11101 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Long Island City, NY 11101: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person