Director of Safety and Security

The Brookings Institution

Equal-Opportunity

Employer:

It is Brookings policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all of its employees and applicants without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, citizenship status, family responsibilities, gender identity or expression, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination as required by law.

Location:

US-DC-Washington

Type:
Regular, Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category:
Facilities Management

Job :

Position Location:

This position requires regular in-person work on site 4-5 days a week and is not eligible for regular telework.

Join one of the most influential, most quoted, and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to equip decision-makers with nonpartisan research and policy strategies to create a more prosperous and secure country and world.

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• Develop economic growth strategies for a changing world
• Expand economic and social opportunity for all
• Revitalize U.S. democratic institutions
• Advance peace and security worldwide

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Beyond the pursuit of excellence and intellectual rigor, Brookings places immense value on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual can do their best work, learn, and grow. Because of this, Brookings has been at the forefront of public policy for more than a century.

Facilities Operations includes business services and building maintenance. Business Services provides office facilities management to assist in maintaining a clean, efficient and ergonomic office environment. The Building Maintenance staff provides a comfortable and safe work environment through operation and maintenance of the physical plant and grounds, building management and periodic renovation.

The Director of Safety and Security will develop, implement, and maintain policies, practices, internal and external relationships that seek to ensure the physical safety of the Institution's employees, affiliates, distinguished visitors (DVs), and guests both on and off the Brookings campus. Responsibilities include leadership of all aspects of Institutional security, safety, and threat management, including event security, travel safety, risk monitoring, staff training, and oversight and management of security personnel via a contract provider.

• Responsible and accountable for leading and executing a security and risk management program as well as enhancing a robust security approach to identify risks, develop innovative and effective risk mitigation strategies, and play an important leadership role in crisis management. Will typically work closely and partner with the Director of Facilities Operations.
• Investigate any safety or security related incidents and recommend changes to current security and safety‑related policies and programs as circumstances evolve and conditions change.
• Manage the contract and relationship with external security staff provider; assess and manage the quality of operations, support, and staffing provided by the external security partner; monitor staffing to confirm adequate coverage for all typical operating requirements.
• Create and maintain relationships with Metropolitan Police Department and other law enforcement associated with the District of Columbia, national and international law‑enforcement and various U.S. governmental agencies.
• Establish and maintain strong networks with other think tanks, including both peer and neighboring institutions. Regularly participate in…