Director of Safety & Security

Reports to: Clubhouse Manager

Job Summary: Plan and direct the Club’s security operations to protect employees, Members, Guests and the Club’s assets and property. Establish and implement security and emergency procedures; supervise security guards. Coordinates security surveillance of premises.

The Club:

· Founded in 1912, Lakewood Country Club is located less than ten minutes from downtown Dallas in the highly desirable Lakewood area.

· The Club has 1,150 Members with an extensive waitlist in all categories of Membership.

· The Club initiation fees are $100,000/year based on the type of Membership category.

· Amenities include:

o 68,000 square foot Clubhouse, which recently completed an expansion and complete renovation.

o Coore/Crenshaw 18 Hole Golf Course and extensive Practice Facilities, all of which were completely renovated in 2013/2014.

o A Resort Style Swimming Pool Complex (three Swimming Pools), built new in 2014/2015.

o Eight Tennis Courts built in 2014/2015 and one Pickleball Court.

o State of the Art Fitness Center.

Education and/or Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related major preferred.

· Security experience required including employment by a law enforcement agency, a private club or other hospitality organization.

· Minimum of 5-7 years of security experience or related field

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

· Working knowledge of Club policies and guidelines as outlined in the Club’s employee handbook.

· Attends to immediate needs of Members, Guests or staff in the case of accidents, injuries or health problems.

· Safeguards the Club’s assets and property.

· Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Tasks/Duties

· Establishes and enforces security procedures for protection of Members, Guests, and employees and their property; recommends additional controls and procedural changes to other departments that will provide increased protection.

· Exercises general supervision over Parking Lot operation by providing systematic patrols to assure protection of vehicles and property, controls access to Parking Lots and institutes traffic and parking procedures.

· Strictly enforces no speeding and reckless driving on Club grounds.

· Directs the training of all security personnel in first aid, fire protection, traffic control, emergency and all other security procedures.

· Ensures that adequate security staff is on duty as needed.

· Directs the investigation of alleged crimes committed on Club premises; cooperates with law enforcement agencies in the investigation of crimes including the exchange of reports and information and by appearance in courts of law.

· Collaborates with the human resources department regarding employment reference checks, security clearances and the preparation of reports related to accidents, insurance and employee processing.

· Conducts confidential or special investigations as requested by the General Manager.

· Coordinates removal of unauthorized vehicles from the Club’s property by towing company.

· Interviews, hires, supervises, trains and evaluates security guards and other departmental personnel.

· Develops budget for department; monitors financial information and takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met.

· Arranges work schedules for security employees; approves overtime and vacation schedules; completes time cards and submits them with schedules to the Clubhouse Manager.

· Completes written reports of all complaints and violations.

· Attends management meetings and training sessions; conducts staff meetings.

· Reports maintenance, lighting, plumbing and electrical problems immediately.

· Patrols the Clubhouse, adjacent buildings and tours the Club grounds periodically during work shifts.

· Monitors employee locker room, back door and parking areas.

· Responsible for closing Clubhouse on days scheduled to do so.

· Conducts routine safety inspections on a random and recurring basis.

· Maintains positive and professional relationship with the local police, fire and emergency response providers and departments.

· Monitors attire of persons entering the Club to assure compliance with dress code.

· Completes other appropriate tasks as assigned by the Clubhouse Manager or General Manager.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

· Occasional sitting and lifting up to 30 pounds.

· Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls.

· Able to reach with arms and hands.

· Able to cope with physical and mental stress.

· Frequent bending, stooping, pulling, repetitive actions.

· Continuous standing, walking, talking, hearing and seeing.

Compensation

· The Club offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Lakewood Country Club (“LLC”) is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in hiring or any other employment decision on the basis of race, color, sex, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to the ability to perform work required, or any other criteria prohibited by applicable state or federal law. The information obtained in this application is intended to secure information solely for the purpose of employment.

Send resumes and cover letters to: careers@lakewoodcc.com.

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