Director of Security and Life Safety

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What this job involves:

The Director of Security and Life Safety will provide strategic leadership in the design and development of security and life safety strategies, programs and policies that minimize risk. This position will also lead in the areas of security and life safety expertise, direction and guidance on security and life safety related matters to the management team and to corporate leadership as requested.

This position will be onsite at a 3 million square foot unique Office property in downtown Chicago.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Build, implement and maintain security and life safety programs

• Provide leadership in establishing minimum security and life safety standards and protocols

• Provide tenant employee and visitor security life safety, building and equipment security life safety policies and procedures

• Collaborate with property management, legal, risk management, human resources and media relations to resolve security and life safety related matters and issues when necessary

• Lead or support investigations of security and life safety related issues

• Assemble appropriate resources to address security and life safety concerns or crisis situations

• Develop and maintain an effective working partnership with federal, state and local law enforcement, fire and emergency agencies

• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with regulatory agencies, industry security and life safety professionals, vendors and suppliers

• Ensure that all security policies and procedures are adhered to by all security team members and the requirements of the security contract are met by the security contractor

• Develop, maintain and update the property emergency response programs and ensure that the property team and tenants are prepared to handle any emergency

• Develop and manage a comprehensive annual detailed budget for the security and life safety program.

Requirements

• 10+ years of security and life safety management experience required

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

• Certified Fire Life Safety Director with the Chicago Fire Department

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation through ASIS

• Thorough working knowledge of security and life safety concepts, practices and procedures

• Proficient with physical security design, development and implementation

• Experienced in the investigation of internal and external crime

• Sound business skills such as budgeting, strategic planning and good decision making ability

• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems

• Experience with contract and vendor negotiations

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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