At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
SUMMARY
The Bilingual Security Manager has an understanding of overall security strategies, implementing policies and standards to ensure the physical safety and security of all employees, customers, visitors, and assets. This position can work remotely and be liaison between US and eastern Canada.
Major Responsibilities
- Provide reports and guidance, assisting site leaders with security incidents. Acts as a contact regarding issues, including theft, breach of security, fraud/diversion, WPV, and other security situations as needed.
- Work with local management at the facilities to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards around Security.
- Conduct Security reviews and manage and provide guidance on any new installation to ensure security and systems are maintained at the appropriate level and meet both regulatory and business needs.
- Responsible for training and supporting the enterprise with security awareness information so that the business can be both profitable and secure for our associates and customers.
- Complete duties deemed necessary by the VP of Security to maintain a safe and productive work environment for the business.
- Provide primary security guidance to cost avoidance/reduction, problem solving, contract review, due diligence, and facility security design.
- Completes investigations as assigned.
- Coordinate appropriate security for events to ensure safety and provide the highest level of customer service.
- Review and implement security policies and procedures to increase overall security to create a productive and safe working environment.
- Participate in local state, provincial, and federal advisory groups to keep abreast with all security-related information, directives, and events.
Minimum Education or Certifications Required
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education/experience
Minimum Experience or Skills Required
- 7 years' experience in security and business setting preferred
- Incumbent must be dedicated to the principle of ethical behavior
- Proven investigatory experience
- Security training and awareness
- Strong understanding of security policies and procedures
- Experience in critical incident management
- Awareness of applicable regulatory and legislative requirements
- Information security
- Experience and knowledge of physical and technical security
- Technical and commercial knowledge of security systems and their procurement and operational application
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- MUST be bilingual English and Canadian French
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Requires travel as needed for the business
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Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.
Professional Advancement
Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 3 to 5 month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.
Extensive Training
Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.
Diversity & Inclusion
Because we're stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We're committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.
Community Service & Impact
Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you'll have a positive impact on others.
Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!
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In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.