Security/Compliance Director

Overview

The core responsibility of the Director of Security and Compliance is to ensure the welfare of the youth, staff, parents, visitors while protecting the grounds and buildings; devise and execute decisions on the best way to obtain and maintain the security of the organization. The Director of Security and Compliance, is directly responsible for delivering and ensuring that all BGCA and safety/security requirements are implemented at all sites, which includes School Base, Drop-in Program, Imagine Nation, Cambridge Park and FCG. This role will help to ensure that research and evaluation methods are standardized across the organization, and that insights are integrated into youth safety and the overall strategy of the organization. The position shall help to drive quality, safety, consistency and impact of services on our youth and community. Assist each location with training associated with the requirements, monitor the progress of them and track all training. Conduct and lead evaluations of all divisions to ensure compliance. The Director will also oversee the facilities teams to ensure that they are assisting in any and all safety and compliance needs.

Responsibilities

The Director of Security and Compliance shall implement processes, systems and tools to support the integration of the BGCA Membership Requirements, compliance with local safety standards as well as programs and organization development including but not limited to:

1. Being a positive role model to the youth and aide in assisting with a positive relationship between the youth and law enforcement

2. Evaluate all locations within the organization and create safety and security plans for each location

3. Create a crisis management program including a disaster recovery plan

4. Create and implement safety trainings on a regular basis including fire drills, active shooter, etc.

5. Check for safety violations in and around the locations

6. Responds to all security emergencies, including taking action upon arrival to ensure the safety of all employees, youth and community members. Responsible to gain control of the situation and/or to liaison accordingly with law officials

7. Acts as the main liaison between the State and Local Police Departments; EMS, Fire Departments and Hospitals

8. Will evaluate and create a security action plan for all events which occur for the organization including being present upon the request of the executive office

9. Upgrade the security systems and methods within the West St., Cambridge Park and Imagine Nation Locations

10. Maintain a strong presence when needed at Cambridge Park

11. Other needs as they arise

Qualifications

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years prior law enforcement carrying a sidearm required
• Current Connecticut Firearms Licensure
• Must possess the personal qualities necessary to work in and around children
• Maintain confidentiality about issues concerning other staff members, children, families of Bristol management and operations
• Support organizational mission, vision, philosophies, values, goals, and policies to families, colleagues, and community
• Must be able to successfully pass all security and background checks in accordance with regulatory requirements including but not limited to fingerprinting
• Proficient in Microsoft programs
• Maintain current certifications for Epipen, First Aid, CPR, and Administration of Medication
• High degree of organizational skill and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communicative skills
• Proven leadership and ability to drive change and structure