Emergency Services Director jobs in District of Columbia

Who We Are

Joffe Emergency Services is an all-in-one provider of expert emergency response training, event safety, and disaster preparedness supplies for individuals, schools, non-profits, small businesses, and corporations throughout the country. Our goal is to save lives and prevent emergencies through highly skilled response training that builds trust, demonstrates respect, and empowers learners to apply life-saving techniques to any individual in need, under any circumstances.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Campus Security Director to manage day to day safety and security operations at a school campus in the Washington D.C. area. The duties listed below are representative of the general duties of the role and are not an exhaustive list. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage & Supervise the day to day security operations of an assigned Client Site
• Manage a team of Security Professionals and provide training, coaching, development and support.
• Payroll Support, Scheduling and Timesheets review / eliminating, reducing and managing non-billable overtime
• Ensure the Client Site is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property.
• Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client and employees
• Coordinate necessary support services to effectively manage client site to meet or exceed financial and operational goals and provide quality customer service
• Ensure all required reporting and contract compliance requirements are met
• Handle any escalated security issues or emergency situations appropriately and ensure the client and security division director is notified
• Supports Joffe management with the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and priorities
• Enforces, recommends and administers policies and procedures
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures and allocates resources accordingly
• Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships
• Identifies opportunities for improvement
• Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures (Security & Emergency Management)
• Meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems
• Maintains safety standards for personnel and equipment
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence
• Coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations
• Serves as the representative to committees and community stakeholders concerned with improvements in Local Law Enforcement and fire services, public education, and departmental public relations
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings
• Maintains positive working relationships and awareness with local agencies of new trends and developments in the field of law enforcement, crime prevention, fire suppression, fire prevention, and related support services; incorporates new developments as appropriate
• Responds to police and/or fire emergencies or community disasters on Clients property
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• College degree in Business Administration/Criminal Justice or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of business management/operations/supervisory experience.
• Have at least three (3) years of relevant experience, in health, safety and/or security required in a school environment, preferably a private or public school within an urban district.
• Have at least two (2) years recent successful leadership experience in fields relevant to the position required.
• Have at least three (3) years of relevant experience, in health, safety and/or security required in a school environment, preferably a private or public school within an urban district.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills required.
• Previous Contract Security, facilities management, military or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Ability to develop and grow customer relationships.
• Experience in hiring, developing, motivating and retaining staff.
• Strong time management experience required with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented management environment with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex situations, a diverse team of employees and client requirements on an ongoing basis.
• Previous payroll, billing and scheduling experience highly desirable
• Key Competencies: Staff Management, Integrity, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Time Management, Customer Focus, Timely Decision Making, Motivating and Directing Others, Drive for Results

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life
• 401k
• Unlimited PTO