Security Manager

Security Manager

Reports To: Engineering Director

Supervises: Security supervisor/ staff

Exempt Or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Percentage Of Full-Time Employment: Full-Time

Permanent/Seasonal/Temporary: Permanent

Location: On-Site

Primary Responsibility: Controls CMA security through policy, awareness, access, monitoring, compliance, and strategy. Develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures. Controlling budgets for security operations and monitor expenses. Recruiting, training and supervising security officers and guards. Manages the Security department and implements new procedures and policies to improve and enhance security at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Essential Job Functions:

• Keep fully aware of events and campus wide activities for all properties
• Implement and review security protocols modifying as needed
• Create/modify emergency procedures with Director
• Conduct confidential security evaluations/ investigations as required.
• Supervise security staff members for optimal performance
• Develop and coordinate employee shift schedules to cover all three shifts.
• Use independent judgment and discretion to plan security for special and high-risk events
• Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies.
• Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
• Prepare reports and/or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate rationality and composure in regards to situational issues and working with guest, employees and staff.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Four-year bachelor's degree in criminal justice preferred
• Previous law enforcement supervision background a must.
• A minimum of ten years' working experience as a law enforcement officer or in the criminal justice system
• Security class D license required
• Private investigator C license preferred
• Valid FL driver license
• Proven track record of oral and written professional communication skills
• Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, afterhours, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50lbs to waist level - Frequently.
• Lift up to 20lbs to shoulders and above head – Frequently.
• Walk/stand for long periods of time - Frequently.
• Maneuver safely on uneven terrain or in tight spaces - Frequently.
• Safely climb ladders when needed – Frequently.
• Squat, bend, kneel, twist and reach - Frequently.
• Reach above the shoulders - Frequently.
• Push and pull larger equipment – Frequently.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and adapt to changing weather – Frequently.
• Work indoors, under cover without air conditioning or heat – Frequently.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.

All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws).

A statement of "permanent" position is not a guarantee of employment. It simply means the role has no set end date. In Florida, employment is "at-will" by default, meaning either party can terminate the relationship at any time for any legal reason and as such continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Clearwater Marine Aquarium participates in E-Verify, please view the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Notice of Right to Work.