Assistant Building Director - Security

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

90 Sands

Located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, 90 Sands offers 491 units of permanent, supportive housing to low-income New Yorkers, people living with HIV/AIDS, and chronically homeless individuals, including individuals with mental illness. Built on the former site of the Watchtower Society, the 30-story building features a multipurpose room for community events and meetings, a digital library/computer lab, and a fitness room. The Center for Urban Community Services provides comprehensive onsite social services, and Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.

Assistant Building Director, Security

Reporting to the Building Director, the Assistant Building Director, Security is responsible for ensuring effective property management and day-to-day operations at 90 Sands including all Security functions. The Assistant Building Director, Security will supervise the security staff. These activities directly support the residents and contribute to Breaking Ground’s overall mission of ending homelessness. This position directly impacts the quality of life of all residents by providing a safe and positive environment. The Assistant Building Director, Security is responsible for the implementation of standard operating procedures and safety measures to ensure the highest quality of life for residents.  The Assistant Building Director, Security plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the local community sees the building in a very positive light.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee day-to-day security responsibilities for the building
• Ensure building compliance with all fire safety codes
• Assist in preparation of annual building wide inspections conducted by DHS, DOH, DOB, FDNY and other agencies
• Review and respond to security incidents at building
• Work with the Building Director, Assistant Directors, and social services partner to address specific resident issues and challenges
• Oversee 24/7, contracted security staff and maintain a strong, productive partnership with security vendor management team
• Manage annual budget for Security department
• Collaborate with outside vendors, negotiate contracts, and resolve contract issues
• Work with Property Management leadership on agency-wide issues including the implementation of databases and report review
• Ensure data is properly entered in security database; review and prepare reports
• Represent Breaking Ground at local community events
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma, GED, or Trade School diploma
• Minimum of 5 years in supervisory capacity in a large residential building
• Familiarity with non-profit organizations a plus
• S95 certificated preferred or willingness to obtain certification within described time period
• Fire Life Safety Director certificate preferred
• Training in security and fire safety preferred
• Strong verbal and written skills, ability to supervise many staff and manage a large residential building
• On-call availability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to work with diverse population, including persons with mental illness and histories of homelessness