Vice President, Security

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns a portfolio of more than 25,000 apartments across 28 states that includes 17,000 units under management. Fairstead’s commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, asset management, and property management.

Fairstead’s primary mission is to provide high quality housing to all regardless of income, and to make our stakeholders feel “Right at Home.” We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by utilizing our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner, and operator.

Fairstead’s Core Values: Innovation, Determination, Integrity, Humility, Empathy and Partnerships

The VP of Security develops and implements policies and procedures to maintain security standards. They develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures. Through policy and procedure creation, they create and preserve an environment where residents, employees, visitors, and property are safe and well-protected. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses.
• Recruit, train, and supervise security officers and guards.
• Attend meetings with other managers to determine operational needs.
• Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events.
• Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms.
• Review reports on incidents and breaches.
• Investigate and resolve issues.
• Create reports for management on security status.
• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g., implementation of new technology).
• Performs other related duties as required.  

 Requirements: 

• Proven experience as security manager or similar position.
• Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g., CCTV).
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning.
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• High school diploma. Further education in security administration or a similar field will be an asset.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates.
• Adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for deliverables.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative.
• Strong written and oral skills.
• Accurate with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.