Security Manager

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments, including pipeline, across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves our residents at scale.

At Fairstead, we believe affordable housing should be thoughtfully designed, professionally managed, and responsibly operated. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long-term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders.

Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing. In addition to core real estate capabilities, we operate innovative service lines designed to improve resident outcomes, strengthen communities, and drive operational efficiency. We embrace digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies, including AI, to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth, grounded in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, partnership, dedication, and integrity.

The Security Manager provides strategy and activities related to information security and physical security of the property(s). The Security Manager provides leadership and direction to a team responsible for designing and implementing an overall enterprise security strategy, program and architecture that minimizes information related to loss and meets client and regulatory requirements.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists in loss control procedures. 

• Coordinates information from the VP and other supervisors with the Security staff that meets all Fairstead Management requirements. 

• Develop Security staff through training and example. 

• Ensure correct and orderly flow of activities from shift to shift. 

• Lead investigations of security matters. 

• Monitor shift security reports and activity logs. 

• Supervise shift activity, including reports and incidents, patrolling, dispatching, activity logs, and all other activity on shift 

• Effectively coach, council and review the performance of guards to ensure they are properly and effectively conducting their day-to-day duties. 

• Make recommendations regarding security matters. 

• Maintain current certification in first-aid and CPR. 

• Understand and be able to apply effective apprehension techniques and arrest procedures in accordance with State Criminal Procedure Law and Penal Law. 

• Know fire procedures. 

• Ensure that the Security staff maintain a high visibility profile throughout the community. 

• Make periodic community patrols including guard area, package rooms, outer perimeters of property, parking lots, and facilities of resident access.  

• Relay pertinent information to relief shift. 

• Be able to administer first-aid when necessary. 

• Recognize and report safety hazards. 

• Monitor energy conservation controls and implement corrective action when necessary. 

• Maintain effective communications with all managers and employees. 

• Effectively handle any Security related situations that arise on their shift, keeping the best interests of the community in mind. 

• Ensure compliance with FM (Facility Management) and Security S.O.P.s and L.S.O.P.s. 

• Observe and report any security breaches. 

• Assist GM in any other areas deemed applicable. 

• Performs other related duties as required. 

BENEFITS: 

• Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare. 

• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12+ paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must have at least 3-5 years of related experience. 

• Must have strong working knowledge of pertinent law and the law enforcement community. 

• Must have experience with business continuity planning, investigations, risk management etc. 

• Great Communication and Interpersonal Skills. 

• Knowledgeable in information technology and information security. 

• Ability to effectively evaluate and assess immediate security needs and requirements. 

• Ability to handle company confidentiality and sensitivity of security issues. 

• Valid NY State Security License required. 

• Certified in First Aid and CPR. 

• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates. 

• 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.