L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center Security Manager

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L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center – Hollywood

L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center Security Manager

The L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center is the nation’s largest organization serving gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. It operates with an annual budget of $50 million, a staff exceeding 400 and more than 3,000 volunteers. Founded in 1971, the Gay and Lesbian Center provides the widest array of social services available anywhere in the LGBT community. Some of our programs include : HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention with a full service clinic and pharmacy, Youth Services including a transitional living facility, Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services, Legal Services, Anti-Violence programs, Family Services, programs for the Senior LGBT community, HIV & STD testing and prevention, a Cyber Center and Cultural Arts programming including live theater.

PROFESSIONAL SECURITY MANAGER wanted for prominent, non-profit, social services organization with in-house Union Security Guard staff, that currently includes 1 Supervisor, 40 Guards, 3 locations, 24/7 operations. Great positive environment, and benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director of Facilities, and as part of the Facilities Management Team, the Security Manager is responsible for;

The Management of all Security staff and 24 hour Security operations, at all agency locations, while maintaining a positive and flexible work environment. The Security Manager will;

Prioritize, respond to, and coordinate all staff, departmental and agency Security needs
Monitor daily Security operations for large (40 and growing) non-armed, in-house, unionized Security Guard staff at 3 locations;
Ensure recruitment, and proper hiring methods for all Security staff per HR policies;
Interview, hire, train and supervise non-union Security Supervisor(s) in all aspects of Security Operations, Staff Management, Policies & Procedures, Law Enforcement Relations & Union Relations
Ensure job performance of all Security personnel using the following:
Agency and department orientations & trainings; work schedules & job assignments; monitoring of attendance; completion of probationary and yearly evaluations; and compliance to all policies & procedures;
Maintain, for all Security staff, accurate personnel records, documenting all disciplinary actions per Center, HR & Union guidelines, and maintain the day to day union relations in a positive and productive manner;
Maintain accurate Security Department recordkeeping, using all Security systems reporting & documentation resources, and develop Security policies, procedures, and forms as necessary;
Develop a positive, productive relationships with the local LAPD Station House, and Local BID Security Agencies;
Monitor and procure any necessary security equipment and supplies;
Coordinate and monitor vendor/contractor site access; maintain compliance with all Building &Safety regulations; Manage, as required, the reporting, investigation and follow up of all Accidents and Incidents for OSHA, Workers Compensation, and Center Security Reporting systems;
Participate in staff meetings, planning and other types of meetings and events as required and/or needed;
Be available 24/7 for scheduled and emergency situations;
Support agency goals and initiatives as required;
Perform other duties as assigned;

Required Experience:

8 years of Security Management experience.
4 years of experience in direct supervision of security guards/and 4 years of managing in a union environment:
Knowledge of IBM compatible computers, and programs, and the ability to learn new internal systems quickly and pass that knowledge on to Security Supervisor(s) and staff;

Qualifications must include:

Strong organizational skills, including superior written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to work at a managerial level, cooperatively with many departments, clients and other agency staff members;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with men and women of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural, social services environment;
Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish preferred)
Direct experience in the social services, health care, shelter housing, and /or not for profit fields and LGBT communities a plus;
Valid CA. Guard Card, Valid CA. driver’s license and vehicle w/ proof of insurance, DMV printout.

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, religious creed, medical/physical/mental condition, sexual orientation, Veteran status, or age.

website: www.lagaycenter.org

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