Description

Join the Churchill Downs Racetrack team, the World’s Most Legendary Thoroughbred Racetrack, most widely known as “Home of the Kentucky Derby” and the longest continually running sporting event in America. Today, Churchill Downs spans 175 acres with its most significant structure being the Twin Spires, an architectural feature which sits atop the grandstand, a national historic landmark, and has become the universally recognized symbol for Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.

This position will plan, establish, implement and provide coordinated leadership and direction in all aspects of safety, security and security systems policies and procedures to protect the team members, guests, vendors, reputation, brand, facility and other assets of Churchill Downs Racetrack and its satellite horse stabling operation at Trackside Louisville. 

Recruit and lead a year-round Security team fostering an atmosphere of staff development, training and team building. 

Work collaboratively with external groups such as federal, state, local law enforcement and emergency services to create a safety and security plan for Kentucky Derby week to ensure a safe environment for all team members, vendors and guests during a period that includes our largest attended events of the year as well as being on an international stage for the running of the Kentucky Derby.  The Senior Director of Safety, Security and First Aid will work internally with the Churchill Downs Racetrack management, events, sales, finance, human resources and legal departments as well as collaborating with operations and their team on safety and security matters regarding the events at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”).

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, administer, oversee and interpret plans and procedures to promote a safe and secure environment for team members, guests, and vendors.
• Practice and incorporate Crisis Management concepts through training, exercises, and regular contact with federal, state, and local emergency management officials operating under the Incident Command System.
• Develop and implement strategic loss prevention and safety awareness programs designed to progressively pursue a safe and secure environment.
• Provide management for all services and activities involved in event and building security, emergency preparedness, and risk management using independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Oversee and monitor the safety and security systems at all CDRT locations. These would include CCTV, access control and radio communications.
• Provide effective direction to staff in emergency response situations; maintain and enhance Emergency Response Plans with regular updates and exercises.
• Implement regulatory programs to include: HAZCOM, Bloodborne Pathogens and Lock-Out/Tag-Out, training programs; Implement employee safety training programs from initial orientation through departmental safety training.
• Provide continuous monitoring of sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and other fire and/or safety matters on the various properties. Compile and submit any suspected violations to the appropriate internal contacts for review and proper response.
• Analyze loss data to determine what areas need special attention and inform management of the results to include appropriate recommendations.
• Coordinate the establishment of and maintain active role in the safety committee.
• Keep management fully apprised of all Risk Control System developments/results through attendance at management meetings and issuance of reports.
• Liaison with federal, state, and local government officials to ensure cooperation and coordination of activities with law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency services agencies.
• Create and manage traffic and security deployments in coordination with private security and local law enforcement.
• Oversee property medical services including ambulance services during training hours. Monitor work habits and response procedures and make recommendations, as appropriate.
• Monitor all entry and exit gates located on the property, at the Greenhouse location, and at the Trackside location (Poplar Level Road). Maintain efficient staffing and ensure that guards are checking for proper entry and exit credentials, driving credentials, and as considered necessary are inspecting vehicle contents. Effectively monitor all horse entries and exits with procedures approved by the Director of Racing/Racing Secretary.
• Work closely with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to ensure that all rules and regulations are followed including, but not limited to, licensing, drug policies and other racing issues. Attend and participate (as appropriate) in all Racing Committee meetings. Respond to and resolve horsemen problems or issues.
• Monitor all agencies conducting business at Churchill Downs including, but not limited to, the Lifestyle Program, Backside Chaplaincy, HBPA, KTA, and the Backside Learning Center. Ensures that all organization activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
• Report suspicion of or actual security issues and/or any other criminal activities to Manager for review and response. Follow up appropriately on any information pertaining to suspected or actual illegal activity in or on the various Churchill Downs properties.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Director of Safety, Security and First Aid will direct all Security, Safety and First Aid Staff and will work with other CDRT/CDI management personnel to fulfill all responsibilities of the job.

 

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Education/License Requirements: 4-year accredited college degree, preferably in Engineering, Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, Business Administration/Management, Emergency Management or Criminal Justice OR ten (10) years of safety, security and security systems leadership experience in a large institutional or governmental environment.
• Experience Requirements: A minimum of ten (10) years of managerial and policy making experience in emergency management, safety and security and/or large event field. Experience leading large teams at an executive level, especially during crisis situations, is ideal.  Experience managing the safety and security efforts for a large assembly or sporting venue is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with an ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Current and valid driver’s license required. CPR and First Aid Instructor preferred.
• Ability to exercise sound business judgement generating effective solutions quickly and/or raising issues to appropriate management as necessary.
• Must demonstrate a team player spirit with an exceptional customer service attitude.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in this work environment is usually low to moderate, however can peak at high levels during live racing events including Kentucky Derby week events.  

Churchill Downs Racetrack encourages diversity in the workforce.

Job ID

56961

Job Title

Sr. Director of Security, Safety and First Aid

Salary Range

no minimum salary specified - no maximum salary specified

Job Location

Louisville KY United States

Contact Information

Name

Brock, Lori

Phone Number

(502) 636-4400

Email

lori.brock@kyderby.com 

Best Method of Contact

EMAIL