Director, Facility Security

Job Description

The Director of Facility Security is responsible for the development of all processes and procedures required to meet the day-to-day security operations needs for the ESPN Global Headquarters in Bristol, CT. This person oversees all aspects of security operations to include the ESPN Global Operations Center, ESPN KidsCenter, and is responsible for managing a team of over one hundred security professionals.

Responsibilities:
• Implement policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for the protection of employees, intellectual property, product, operations and facilities from unauthorized disclosure, counterfeiting, piracy, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage or financial loss.
• Develop and ensure implementation and operations of security and emergency response plans and procedures for all US and international facilities and remote production sites.
• Compile and analyze local and international security data and intelligence reports with the assistance of outsourced resources. Recommend appropriate actions.
• Ensure effective coordination with law enforcement, fire, medical, and other emergency resources at all locations and events.
• Develop and maintain industry contacts to remain constantly knowledgeable about the latest security applications and issues.
• Ensure the appropriate security equipment and systems are in place and fully operational.
• Ensure a high level of oversight for senior executives concerning security related policies, procedures, systems or reports that may be required to prevent high level security issues.
• Develop long range plans for capital and operational budgets and approve remote event security plans and budgets.
• Ensure a high level of professional interaction and confidence for high profile VIPs attending ESPN events or locations.
• Maintain oversight and quality control metrics for outsourced security vendors.
• Manage and motivate staff in a fast-paced, high energy, highly matrixed, demanding 24/7 environment.
• Conduct briefings; provide advice and recommendations to Senior Staff, Regional Directors, Country Directors and Field Security Coordinators.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for over 100 security professionals.

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 10 years security, facilities, and/or safety work experience in a large, multi-site, global corporate, institutional or governmental environment; with at least five (5) years in people management, managerial and policy making experience in the security/safety field.
• Is an experienced senior manager with excellent leadership skills
• Has an in-depth working knowledge of police, fire, medical, and other emergency service provider procedures in responding to emergency incidents
• Has established competence in preparing and managing capital and operational budgets
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, matrixed environment
• Able to respond quickly with sound decision making abilities in changing environment
• Has established competence in at least one recognized body of knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced education in Security / Criminal Justice / Safety or equivalent
• Certified Security Professional
• Certified Safety Professional and Certified Industrial Hygienist or Associate Risk Manager or Professional Engineer designation
• Prior Military, Law Enforcement and/or Corporate Security experience
• University campus security experience
• Vendor management experience
• Has in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements for safety and health
• In-depth knowledge of corporate facility and event security issues, requirements, and best practices
• Full knowledge of security equipment, systems, procedures and standards

Required Education
• High School Diploma

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpjvkx-3-144-154-208-42 in your application.