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American Dream —East Rutherford, NJ
- $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
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The GEO Group —Newark, NJ
- $125,195.20 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Director, Physical Security Operations
American Water —Camden, NJ
- $124,800 - $198,900 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Director, Regulatory Advisor (Global Security)
Royal Bank of Canada —Jersey City, NJ
- $160,000 - $260,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Security Director

American Dream -
East Rutherford, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 a year
5 days ago

Qualifications

Managing physical security teams
Incident management
Team leadership
Employee relationship building
Crisis management (risk management strategy)
Physical security risk assessment
Risk management in disaster management
Physical security emergency response

Full Job Description

American Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail, and dining, comprising more than 3 million square feet just minutes away from New York City in East Rutherford, New Jersey. American Dream is home to leading attractions, including DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Big SNOW Ski Hill, Dream Wheel – a 300-foot observation wheel overlook the NYC skyline, as well as attractions debuting soon such as The Game Room Powered by Hasbro and G.I. Joe Laser Tag. American Dream’s immersive luxury shopping and dining experience – The Avenue – features Saks Fifth Avenue, Hermès, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Carpaccio, a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and much more. The retail collection is further expanded with flagship locations for Aritzia, H&M, PRIMARK, Uniqlo, Sephora and Zara; as well as the Toys R Us global flagship, the only standalone location in the U.S, and the world’s first and only “candy department store,” IT’SUGAR.

For more information on American Dream, visit www.americandream.com or find us on Instagram @americandream and TikTok @americandream_official.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Develop, implement, and continuously improve the shopping center’s comprehensive security and safety strategy.
Lead, mentor, and evaluate security management staff, officers, and contracted security teams.
Establish security policies, procedures, and post orders aligned with industry best practices.

Operations & Risk Management

Oversee daily security operations, including patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, and crowd management.
Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses; recommend mitigation strategies.
Manage incident response for emergencies including medical situations, theft, active threats, severe weather, and evacuations.
Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and follow-up for all incidents.

Emergency Preparedness

Develop and maintain emergency response plans, business continuity plans, and evacuation procedures.
Coordinate and lead emergency drills and training exercises for staff and tenants.
Serve as the primary security liaison during critical incidents.

Tenant & Guest Relations

Partner with tenants to address security concerns and support loss prevention efforts.
Ensure security operations enhance the guest experience while maintaining a visible and professional presence.
Respond to escalated tenant, guest, and employee safety concerns.

Law Enforcement & External Partnerships

Maintain strong working relationships with local police, fire departments, EMS, and homeland security agencies.
Coordinate joint operations, special events security, and investigations as needed.
Act as the primary point of contact for external security agencies.

Budget & Administration

Develop and manage the security department budget, including staffing, technology, and training.
Oversee contracts for third-party security vendors and technology providers.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies.

Technology & Systems

Oversee security technology systems including CCTV, access control, alarms, radios, and incident management platforms.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive security management experience, preferably in retail, shopping centers, hospitality, airports, stadiums, or large public venues.
Proven experience leading large teams and/or contracted security providers.
Strong knowledge of emergency management, risk assessment, and incident command principles.
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree or professional certifications (CPP, PSP, CEM, or similar).
Experience working closely with law enforcement or public safety agencies.
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Background in crowd management, special events security, or large-scale venue operations.
Familiarity with retail loss prevention and customer-focused security environments.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinker with strong operational execution
Calm, decisive leadership under pressure
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
High level of integrity and professionalism
Ability to balance safety, security, and guest experience

Physical job requirements

Sitting-Frequently
Stand and walk-Frequently
Perform repetitive motion (using keyboard)-Frequently
Kneel and bend-Occasionally
Reach at or above shoulder level-Infrequently
Reach at or below shoulder level-Infrequently
Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs.- Infrequently

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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