Description:
The Director of Security & Parking Strategy is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of strategies that protect the organization’s physical assets, parking infrastructure, employees, and guests. This role combines a strong operational focus with strategic planning across both security and parking domains. The Director will assess and mitigate risks, develop policies and procedures, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide both teams toward continuous improvement and service excellence. This position requires a balance of safety expertise, systems thinking, and a customer-first approach.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• SECURITY EXPERTISEStrong knowledge of physical security principles, incident response, access control, and threat mitigation.
• PARKING OPERATIONS KNOWLEDGEFamiliarity with parking management, enforcement, regulations, and technology platforms.
• STRATEGIC THINKING & EXECUTIONAbility to develop actionable strategies based on complex data and evolving conditions.
• RISK MANAGEMENTExperience conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation plans.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLSStrong written and verbal skills tailored to diverse audiences including executives, staff, and the public.
• LEADERSHIP & TEAM COLLABORATIONProven ability to lead and develop teams and collaborate across departments.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING & ANALYSISAnalytical mindset to interpret data and apply solutions.
• FINANCIAL ACUMENBudget management and financial reporting experience.

• STRATEGIC PLANNING & INTEGRATIONDevelop unified strategies balancing security needs with parking operations to foster a safe, accessible, and positive environment for all users.
• POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ENFORCEMENTCreate, review, and enforce policies that apply across both functions—covering emergency response, access control, visitor management, and compliance.
• RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATIONPerform comprehensive risk assessments addressing both security threats and parking-related safety issues, implementing coordinated mitigation plans.
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCEEnsure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards impacting both security and parking operations.
• INCIDENT MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE COORDINATIONLead coordinated response efforts to incidents impacting security and parking, ensuring clear communication, effective resolution, and post-incident follow-up.
• BUDGET OVERSIGHT AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTDevelop and manage combined budgets for security and parking, monitor financial performance, and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATIONAssess, recommend, and oversee technology solutions that enhance safety, operational efficiency, and user experience across security and parking.
• TEAM LEADERSHIP AND STAFF DEVELOPMENTLead, mentor, and coordinate staff across both domains, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a shared culture of safety and service excellence.
• STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENTServe as the principal liaison with internal teams and external stakeholders regarding security and parking policies, operational changes, and issue resolution