Security Director

 
Laguna Woods Village, the West Coast’s premier private community in Orange County, California, is home to more than 18,700 55+ active adults representing nearly 12,750 households.  The City of Laguna Woods was incorporated on March 24, 1999, and 90% of its population is comprised of Laguna Woods Village residents. 
 
Community governance is organized under California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation law. There are four corporations, three of which are mutual housing corporations; the fourth is the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF). The mutuals are responsible for services directly related to housing and common areas; GRF is responsible for all shared community amenities, including the bus system, security, clubhouses, swimming pools, golf courses, stables and other recreational facilities. Ownership rights include a voting-membership to the mutual and a nonvoting membership to GRF. Each mutual corporation has its own set of governing documents and a board of directors elected by its members. Board representatives are members of the community who serve on a volunteer basis.  The GRF board of directors is comprised of members of each of the three housing mutual corporations. Corporate members elect the GRF board, which consists of members of each of the three mutual boards of directors.
 
Under general direction, the Security Director plans, organizes and directs all activities of the Department of Security Services and performs related work as required. Overall and policy supervision is provided by the CEO. Supervision is exercised over all department personnel through security supervisors and managers. Work involves regular contact with all divisions, departments, organizational operations, area law enforcement agencies, governmental agencies, residents and the general public. The Security Director plans, organizes and supervises 24-hour community gate access, security patrol, emergency operations (including communication systems, the emergency operations plan and coordination of investigations with area law enforcement agencies), social services and compliance. Confers with the CEO concerning objectives, new or revised policies and operational matters affecting other departments or divisions. Plans and implements new programs/procedures in accordance with established objectives.
 
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or criminal justice. Master’s degree highly desirable. Extensive administrative experience or equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge of concepts such as occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job, PC and applicable software programs, methods/practices of security, business administration and management, computerized system management, functions and objectives of state, local and federal law enforcement agencies, and laws governing arrest, search and seizure and prevailing Civil Code. 
 
Qualified candidates will possess the ability to: plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of a large number of subordinates engaged in diversified activities, deal firmly and courteously with subordinates and the public, understand and relate to the needs of senior citizens establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, other employees, state and federal authorities, civic leaders and the public, research problems and prepare written recommendations. Qualified candidates will possess the ability to: obtain an Advanced Certificate issued by California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST), obtain a valid California (BSIS) Guard Card, obtain a valid California (BSIS) Qualified Manager certification.
 
Salary for this postion is $140,000-160,000 plus generous benefits.  To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a compelling cover letter, and resume that reflects your scope of responsibility and significant accomplishments to [email protected] as soon as possible. The first review of candidates will take place January 24. If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Bob Hall at 714.309.9104. For more information about this position, follow this link to the Security Director Brochure.