Director of Safety and Security

Director of Safety and Security

Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community (CKV) is seeking a dedicated and forward‑thinking safety and security professional who is committed to upholding our mission, vision, and values as a key member of our team. As the Director of Safety and Security at CKV, you will play a vital role in fostering a safe, secure, and supportive environment while contributing to the well‑being of those we serve.

As the largest nonprofit, single‑site retirement community in Pennsylvania, Cross Keys Village is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults. It is our vision to be a leading innovator offering older adults a life infused with quality and purpose. We accomplish these goals – and more – through our compassionate team of individuals who strive every day to provide the best care and services our community needs.

As the Director of Safety and Security, your scope of responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• General oversight of the implementation and sustainment of a comprehensive safety and security strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the security and safety team.
• Advise senior leadership on safety, risk, and emergency preparedness.
• Work with the Security Services Supervisor to manage, train, and schedule security personnel as needed for 24/7 coverage to ensure the safety of residents, staff, family members and visitors.

• Overall responsibility for maintenance of the CKV Emergency Operations Plan and associated hazard‑specific annexes, business and organizational continuity planning (COOP), Disaster Recovery Plan development and ongoing planning (DRP), residential and facility evacuation planning, active shooter plan development, and an annual hazard vulnerability assessment.
• Responsible for implementing a recurring training program for team members and residents in basic emergency management and on existing and new emergency operations plans and policies. Additional training requirements include basic incident management and incident command. Coordinate training with outside agencies to ensure readiness for a variety of emergency scenarios.
• Create, coordinate, and oversee After Action Reports. Ensure action items are resolved in a timely manner. Review outcomes and action plans with the Executive Team.
• Work with various departments and vendors to perform periodic Emergency Preparedness assessments, perform policy reviews and updates.
• Additional responsibilities include the development of Homeland Security and Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant exercises. This includes the development and implementation of both discussion‑based and operational exercises and conducting after‑action reporting and follow‑up.
• Respond to emergencies on the CKV campus and assume the role of Incident Commander and Liaison Officer to outside organizations as the situation requires.

• Develop and maintain security protocols and incident response plans.
• Oversee physical security and monitoring systems, including access control, surveillance, alarms, and perimeter protection. Assist facility maintenance team with fire alarm system management.
• Coordinate with Security Services Supervisor to manage investigations related to security concerns, workplace violence, theft, and other incidents.
• Oversee training of IAHSS certification for the security team.
• Act as a liaison with law enforcement and other emergency services and AHJs in situations which require their services, guidance, and/or intervention.

• Lead all activities of the Safety Committee. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and insurance requirements.
• Work with Facility Maintenance leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA codes, and other applicable health and safety regulations.
• Work closely with the Risk Manager on safety and security concerns that increase CKV’s risk exposure.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits, and hazard mitigation planning.
• Oversee the implementation of safety training…