Security Director

Job Location:

LSP Grandstand - GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050, Position Type:
Full Time, General Definition:

Implements overall security strategy, policies, and standards to ensure the physical safety of all horsemen, team members, and vistors to the organization’s facilities and the security of property and assets.

• Interacts and coordinates activities and actions with the state regulators from TXRC and TCPS as well as the Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies.
• Interacts with members of the city government on safety and security issues as they arise.
• Directs and oversees the daily operations of the Security Department and its employees.
• Oversees the daily operations of the Parking Department.
• Oversees the actions of other departments as they relate to issues of safety and security.
• Interacts with executives and department heads to facilitate security actions.
• Directs the actions of subordinates and reports to superiors all actions as required.
• Handles confidential information and acts accordingly with the information and facts.
• Handles cash as required in an efficient and responsible manner, maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Negotiates contracts and services as required by the company and department.
• Interacts with members of the business community as required to provide services as required.
• Understands and prepares budgets and other projections of work-related issues.
• Understands staffing levels and issues of regulatory nature for employees.
• Provides a strong base of support for employees and supervisors in daily operating procedures and alters procedures as needed.
• Provides consistent and fair treatment of employees and the disciplinary actions taken.
• Deals with employees on a one-on-one basis when issues arise in daily operations.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisal; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Act as role model, lead by personal example, encourage team work and cooperation, remain calm, cool and collected under any circumstance, handle conflict and resolve issues with tact and diplomacy, use caution and discretion when faced with s crisis situation, avoid physical confrontation at all times, seek assistance from management and/or law-enforcement personnel, use your best judgement and ensure the staff is trained, re‑trained and follows post orders and SOP’s at all times.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by reporting senior.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement, Business Management, or 8 years related experience and/or training; or combination.
• MBA, MAC or equivalent graduate degree preferred

• Experience in law enforcement, military security or other protective service work required. Valid driver’s license required.
• Extensive knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and security operations
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Proven track record as a team leader with an understanding of management practices
• Analytical problem-solving skills with an impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high-pressure environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
• Working knowledge of Lone Star Park, its facilities, and the Security operation.
• Previous experience in law enforcement, military security or other protective service work preferred.
• Ability to apply…