- 01Security Leadership & Program Oversight
- 02Provide strategic leadership for all GMS security activities, ensuring
alignment with Enterprise Safety & Security.
- 03Oversee security operations across GMS offices and properties, including guard services, access control, incident management, and related functions.
- 04Ensure effective communication and compliance with security SOPs and organizational standards.
Training, Preparedness & Incident Readiness
- 05Direct and monitor security training, drills, and exercises to ensure readiness and alignment with threat landscapes.
- 06Review and enhance incident management and extreme‑weather preparedness policies.
- 07Develop and coordinate scenario‑based exercises to validate plans and identify improvements.
Risk Assessment & Operational Support
- 08Monitor national and international events to identify emerging risks and advise leadership on implications to operations and staff.
- 09Provide guidance on travel and event risk within corporate programs and policies.
- 10Conduct security audits and inspections; support integration of security practices in newly acquired businesses.
- 11Assess and recommend mitigation strategies, staffing, and equipment to support security posture.
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
- 12Build and maintain strong working relationships with local law enforcement and public security authorities.
- 13Collaborate with GMS functional leaders and enterprise partners to ensure cohesive security performance.
- 14Provide subject‑matter guidance on security vendor selection, system installation, and technology updates.
Reporting, Compliance & Investigations
- 15Ensure accurate and timely incident reporting through the Origami system, enabling analysis and corrective action.
- 16Support data tracking and annual performance metrics for the security function.
- 17Participate in internal investigations in partnership with Legal and Human Resources.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
- 18Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 19Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in security, risk management, or related disciplines.
- 20Strategic thinker with demonstrated leadership experience across distributed or remote business environments.
- 21Strong working knowledge of security operations, access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and related technologies.
- 22Familiarity with public safety regulations and experience interfacing with law enforcement and public authorities.
- 23Effective communicator with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- 24High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- 25Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and execution capabilities.
- 26Ability to work across cultures and time zones; willingness to travel extensively.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
- 27Demonstrated leadership presence and ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- 28Proven project management capabilities with success delivering complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
- 29Strong ownership, accountability, and results‑driven mindset.
- 30Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to link operational performance to outcomes and drive improvement.
- 31Clear and structured thinker capable of simplifying complex information for diverse audiences.
- 32Multilingual capabilities are an advantage.
TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- 33Team members work in an office or remote work environment. No special physical demands are required.
- 34Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
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Additional Compensation
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
- 35Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- 36Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered*
- 37Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
- 38Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- 39For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
- 406-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
- 41401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- 42Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
- 43Employee Assistance Program.
- 44Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
- 45Charitable giving program and benefits.
*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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