Director of Security

Lake Kiowa, Texas, The Director of Security serves as department head for Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association Security and oversees the administration, leadership, and operations of the Security Department. The Director oversees 24-hour security operations, access control, patrol operations, community safety activities, enforcement of LKPOA rules and policies, water and lake patrol operations, employee supervision, training, scheduling, budgeting, equipment, and regulatory compliance. The Security Department operates as an unarmed security force. The Director carries out enforcement responsibilities only within the authority delegated by the Board of Directors and applicable law. The primary duty of this position is the management of the Security Department. The Director leads, trains, and mentors the security officers; develops and maintains the Department's policies and procedures and ensures they are executed fairly and consistently; and hires and manages the performance of Security Department personnel. The Director's recommendations on discipline and termination are given particular weight. The Director also serves as the designated Company Representative, when applicable, for Lake Kiowa's licensed private security operations with the Texas Department of Public Safety and is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable state licensing, training, and regulatory requirements. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Leadership and Personnel Management

Recruit, interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, counsel, and recommend discipline or termination of Security Department personnel in accordance with LKPOA policies. Develop and maintain staffing schedules to provide appropriate security coverage for Lake Kiowa. Develop, implement, review, and update departmental policies, procedures, post orders, training standards, and operating practices.

Budget, Purchasing, and Reporting

Develop and administer the annual Security Department budget and operate within approved budget parameters. Manage departmental purchasing, bidding, procurement, equipment replacement, and vendor relationships. Prepare monthly departmental reports and other reports requested by the Community Manager or Board of Directors. Attend Board, committee, public-safety, community, and informational meetings as requested.

Operations, Patrol, and Asset Protection

Direct and supervise all Security Department operations, including gate operations, access control, patrol activities, incident response, and enforcement of LKPOA rules and policies, within the authority delegated by the Board of Directors and applicable law. Supervise guest, contractor, and worker access procedures and vehicle and watercraft registration and permitting functions assigned to the Security Department. Direct patrol operations conducted by vehicle, foot, golf cart, watercraft, or other authorized means. Coordinate seasonal lake patrol and water-safety enforcement activities. Oversee the maintenance, readiness, and appropriate use of the Guardhouse, Security Department vehicles, patrol watercraft, radios, safety equipment, security cameras, access-control equipment, and automatic gate systems.

Emergency Response, Coordination, and Member Relations

Coordinate Security Department response to emergencies, severe weather events, major incidents, special events, and other situations affecting the safety and security of the Lake Kiowa community. Lead the Association's response to dam-related emergencies in conjunction with the Community Emergency Response Team. Coordinate with other LKPOA departments regarding safety, security, community events, infrastructure issues, and emergency response. Maintain professional working relationships with LKPOA members, guests, contractors, vendors, employees, local law enforcement agencies, fire/EMS personnel, and other governmental or public-safety organizations. Respond to member concerns and complaints professionally and ensure appropriate follow-up.

Regulatory Compliance and Records

Ensure compliance with applicable Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security requirements, including company licensing, Company Representative requirements, individual officer licensing, training, renewals, and required records. Maintain appropriate departmental records, reports, incident documentation, licensing records, and other required documentation.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by the Community Manager and assist in Security Department operations when necessary.

INTERPERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS The Director of Safety and Security must possess strong leadership, judgment, conflict-resolution, customer-service, and communication skills. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the Community Manager, Board of Directors, department heads, employees, members, guests, vendors, contractors, law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and members of the general public. The Director must be able to make sound decisions during routine operations as well as in emergency or high-stress situations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated experience supervising and leading employees. Experience developing and managing departmental budgets. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of security operations, access control, patrol procedures, incident response, and community safety practices. Ability to interpret and consistently apply LKPOA rules, policies, procedures, and governing documents. Knowledge of applicable Texas laws and regulations affecting private security operations, including the Texas Private Security Act (Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702), and of Texas Property Code Chapter 209 as it applies to Association rule enforcement. Ability to maintain productive working relationships with local law enforcement and emergency-response agencies. Proficiency with computers, databases, spreadsheets, email, reporting systems, security-camera systems, access-control systems, radios, and other communication equipment. Ability to prepare professional reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, schedules, and presentations. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in personnel, security, and member-related matters.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS The position requires work in both office and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to heat, cold, rain, severe weather, and other environmental conditions. The Director may be required to stand, walk, bend, climb, operate vehicles or watercraft, respond to emergencies, and perform other physical tasks required by the position. The Director must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The position may require work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, emergencies, and special events. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, public administration, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Significant, progressively responsible experience in security, law enforcement, public safety, emergency management, military service, or a closely related field may substitute for formal education. Prior supervisory or management experience is required. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS The successful candidate must meet all applicable eligibility, experience, examination, licensing, registration, and training requirements established by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program. The Director must qualify to serve as a Company Representative for the Association's licensed security operations when required. The Security Department operates as an unarmed security force, and this position does not include armed security duties. Any change to this operating model requires separate authorization by the Board of Directors and compliance with applicable Texas law, including private security officer commission requirements. The Director must maintain all certifications, licenses, continuing education, and renewals required for the position or by applicable law. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS AND NOTICES Equal Employment Opportunity. Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or Texas law. Pre-Employment Requirements. Any offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the background and fingerprint-based screening required by the Texas Department of Public Safety and by Association policy, and on verification of employment eligibility. Screening is applied consistently to all finalists and conducted in accordance with applicable law. At-Will Employment. Employment with the Association is at will, which means that either the employee or the Association may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nature of This Document. This description summarizes the general nature and scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and is not an employment contract. The Association may revise the description as business needs require. Up to $80,000/year with commensurate qualifications and experience