Director of Safety & Security — Housing
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Security
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Management
SCI, the Leader in Real Estate Executive Search®, has been retained by one of the Chicago area s largest non-profit, community-focused owners and operators of high-quality affordable seniors housing to recruit a Director of Safety & Security — Housing
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Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this role owns security operations and life-safety compliance across our client s 22 housing locations — keeping tenants, staff, and visitors safe while preserving the welcoming environment residents count on. Our client is committed to giving residents best-in-class communities to call home, so the ideal candidate pairs deep security and risk-management expertise with genuine care, recognizing that safety is the foundation everything else is built on.
Whatyou ll do
- Supervise and coordinate third-party security providers across all 22 housing locations
- Manage building access systems, security equipment maintenance, and vendor relationships
- Oversee resident security compliance per lease agreements, and resolve security complaints and access issues
- Own life-safety systems — lighting, signage, accessibility, fire prevention, and emergency equipment
- Develop and communicate emergency plans and evacuation procedures, and run life-safety training and drills
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through regular safety audits and corrective action
- Respond to emergency calls and incidents while upholding confidentiality and company policies
- Monitor and control security budgets, review and approve invoices, and flag discrepancies to finance
- Assess how program or resident changes affect safety, and implement strategies that continually optimize building security
- 8–10 years of experience in security operations or life-safety compliance
- Bachelor s degree in Security Management, Safety Management, Facilities Management, or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of emergency planning, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- A strategic thinker with a track record of operational excellence in safety and risk management
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