Safety & Security Manager
Group 1001

Job Info

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Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001's culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets - our employees.

Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety and Security Manager is a company facing role responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the safety and security at approximately 20 locations. This role will interact with all levels in the organization. The ideal candidate will be energetic, diplomatic and understand how to navigate complex situations with multiple stakeholders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsibility of life safety and physical security of approximately 20 locations I located in the United States. Primary location is Group 1001 corporate headquarters in Zionsville, IN.
  
• Establish policies and procedures for fire emergencies, suspicious mail, weather events, medical emergencies, external events, etc.
  
• Plan, execute and track all fire and other drills across the portfolio.
  
• Collaborate with internal security professionals and external security vendors charged with maintaining the safety and security of the organization's workforce and premises.
  
• Collaborate with Information Technology team to support card access and camera monitoring as needed.
  
• Lead and perform specialized support functions in the areas of physical security, life safety incident management, preparedness, and communications.
  
• Maintain Facilities Incident Response Plan and update as needed.
  
• Ensure compliance with security regulations and company security policies and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Security Program.
  
• Create and maintain innovative security management policies, procedures, and practices in collaboration with Human Resources and Information Security Team.
  
• Ensure on-going external networking to gain intelligence and benchmark with peer organizations.
  
• Providing training, drills, tabletop exercises.
  
• Engage with Human Resources as needed to engage armed guard services and manage process with internal stakeholders.
  
• May contribute to or direct security-related investigations in accordance with legal requirements and company policies.
  
• Oversee coordination with local police, emergency agencies, and government entities as appropriate.
  
• Perform other duties as needed.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field
  
• 10+ years of progressive experience in security management, preferably in the financial services industry.
  
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing security strategies and programs.
  
• Strong knowledge of physical security / life safety principles and practices.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Position is Zionsville, IN based with the ability to travel 25% of the time.
  

Benefits Highlights:

Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001's benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options. Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and to enroll in the Company's Employee Assistance Program and other wellness initiatives. Employees may also participate in the Company's 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.

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