DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

Code: 06268 Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, plans, develops, organizes, directs, and supervises and is responsible for the security program and personnel for an agency or jurisdiction involving (1) the protection of public property such as schools, libraries, museums, hospitals, housing project, parks, garages, storage and other public buildings, facilities, and installations from fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal and unauthorized entry and (2) the protection of persons gathered therein from harm; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Establishes, promotes, develops, and directs implementation of the agency or jurisdiction security and property protection program.
• Supervises and directs work of the security force, and develops plans/schedules for guidance of subordinates in meeting program goals, objectives, and broad priorities established by higher levels of management.
• Defines quality standards, internal instructions, and work procedures.
• Establishes operational guidelines and coordinates activities of subordinates in matters such as organizational changes, performance standards, work review, and reporting requirements.
• Establishes and directs, through subordinates, operational procedures for security activities, traffic control, guarding and patrolling physical property, and investigation of accidents and criminal acts.
• Confers with representatives of management to formulate policies, to determine need for security programs, and to coordinate security programs with other activities.
• Confers with representatives of local government to ensure cooperation/coordination between security activities and law enforcement and firefighting agencies.
• Develops and directs maintenance of a staffing system and ensures efficient utilization of available staff to provide effective coverage.
• Develops and supervises a training program to provide for orientation of new employees and continued development of existing employees.
• Develops, supervises, and administers a public relations program designed to promote mutual understanding and trust between security services and members of the population being served, and directs development and distribution of materials/information to increase understanding of security objectives.
• Administers and performs all personnel and management procedures within the unit in accord with policies established by higher levels of management.
• Ensures effective use of an intrusion alarm system including appropriate responses to alarms and maintenance of relevant reports, records, and files.
• Supervises and directs full compliance with all reporting requirements established for the security program.
• Supervises and directs investigation of any infractions of rules/regulations by assigned personnel, visitors, patients, and other individuals are investigated and that appropriate action is taken.
• Determines need for supplies for the guard force and ensures that correct amounts/qualities are ordered.
• Prepares budgetary estimates based on previous budgets, anticipated workload, and security needs.
• Reviews work performance of assigned personnel on the basis of established standards and utilizing frequent unscheduled inspection visits during their tour of duty.
• Cooperates with police, fire, and civil defense authorities to improve protective services.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Five (5) years of supervisory experience in planning, organizing, and directing security and protective service activities involving the protection and security of persons and property.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of security requirements established by the organization after a period of training.
• Knowledge of current internal security problems.
• Knowledge of security regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to provide protection to persons and property, and to prevent theft of property.
• Knowledge of the structure and operations of the organization for which security protection is being provided after a period of training.
• Knowledge of protective devices, facilities, procedures, and methods.
• Knowledge of principles, administration, practices, and techniques for providing security for persons and property.
• Knowledge of problems involved in organizing assigned field and office work and in developing effective work methods in accord with prescribed procedures.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of the organization after a period of training.
• Knowledge of techniques and methods used in planning and conducting studies/surveys and in compiling, organizing, and interpreting resulting data. Knowledge of the relationship between security services and activities of the public and other agencies and organizations.
• Knowledge of procedures for handling correspondence.
• Knowledge of procedures for preparing reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Knowledge of procedures for the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• Ability to plan, install, direct, and operate a security program.
• Ability to develop procedures, methods, and techniques for protection of persons and property.
• Ability to recognize the need for and carry out continuing improvement of the security program.
• Ability to plan scheduling of staff and direct work of the security force.
• Ability to provide advice and direction to members of the security force and review their work performance.
• Ability to train and supervise members of the security force and other employees.
• Ability to stimulate development and continuation of security awareness and effective application of security procedures by operating officials and employees.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate reports of investigations or reports which contain conflicting information or evidence.
• Ability to prepare oral and written reports, decisions, conclusions, and recommendations that are logically organized, clear, concisely written, and unbiased.
• Ability to conduct interviews to elicit or clarify information.
• Ability to work successfully with others.
• Ability to promote the security program.
• Ability to plan and improve comprehensive physical security protection systems and to inspect and monitor the operation of such systems.
• Ability to plan, direct, organize, analyze, and interpret organizational security problems.
• Ability to develop effective work methods.
• Ability to give instructions to assigned personnel and to supervise their work performance for efficiency, order, and general organization security.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with administrators, guards, and other organizational personnel and the police.
• Ability to implement and administer policy directives relevant to the program.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to preform the duties of this position. America Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential function of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODES: LG - RKR/mlh 4/2/98
• This job specification is for local government use only.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.