Security & Safety Director

Your role will involve fostering strong relationships with law enforcement and emergency services personnel while serving as the primary contact and liaison for various health and safety organizations. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining meticulous records, managing departmental budgets, and overseeing inventory controls and loss management systems.If you possess exceptional leadership skills, a strong commitment to safety and security, and a passion for maintaining a secure environment, we invite you to apply for this critical position at Westgate Resorts. Join us in upholding our commitment to excellence and the well-being of our guests and team members.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesHire and screen applicants.Implement and manage government-mandated safety and security programs (such as bloodborne pathogen and hazardous communication training).Organize and manage all department-generated records.Establish daily procedures and responsibilities for Safety & Security personnel.Conduct routine safety and security inspections and administer an ongoing safety inspection program.Direct and/or conduct internal criminal and civil investigations and serve as a liaison to law enforcement and emergency services personnel.Act as a point of contact and liaison to OSHA and other government health and safety organizations.Coordinate and/or instruct employee health, safety, and security training programs in cooperation with the corporate division of risk management and the Regional Director of Security.Manage interdepartmental Safety & Security programs.Act on behalf of the Regional Director of Security or other corporate representatives as directed.Serve as a task force coordinator for events requiring specialized or enhanced security services, such as dignitary protection or high-profile events.Act as a facilitator and chairman of the Occupational Safety and Health Committee.Retain all written communications between management and the Safety Committee.Complete and distribute accurate minutes of committee meetings and final reports of hearings.Maintain an effective driver training and licensing program for operators of company gas and non-gas vehicles.Implement safety inspection programs.Attend and participate in operational, staff, business, executive, safety committee, and risk management meetings.Be on call and available to respond to incidents 24/7.Respond to critical incidents and assume control of incident scenes.Administer progressive disciplinary actions to subordinate employees as required by corporate policy.Interact with and assist guests and team members.Prepare and maintain weekly schedules for all security personnel.Prepare daily work assignments for line personnel.Monitor, ensure accuracy, and maintain records of timekeeping for all subordinate security personnel.Ensure subordinates perform their duties in accordance with corporate policies and state laws regulating the activities of safety officers.Perform the duties of subordinate officers as required.Coordinate field training for new officers.Ensure all officers comply with corporate policies, state laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.Oversee the operation and maintenance of security systems, electronic lock security, and key control access systems.Respond to fire and burglar alarms.Conduct surveillance of the resort (via vehicle and foot patrol), including pools, restaurants, and all venues.Maintain, collect, and report data for the Tour Guard System.Implement inventory controls and loss management systems.Maintain, log, and oversee damage and loss control of all security inventory and assets.Maintain an inventory of equipment for distribution to new employees or as replacements when needed.Manage the Lost & Found Department.Oversee and manage the departmental budget.