Director of Safety, Security & Training

About Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a distinguished hotel blending classic Golden Era elegance with contemporary luxury. Originating from the vision of famed architect Morris Lapidus, it merges striking design, modern art, music, fashion, and technology to create a unique guest environment. Located on the oceanfront of Collins Avenue in Miami Beach's Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau is historically and architecturally significant, having opened in 1954 as one of the most luxurious hotels in the area.

Role Overview

We seek a seasoned, proactive Director of Safety, Security & Training to join our team, responsible for enhancing hotel-wide safety and loss prevention initiatives. This includes developing and delivering effective safety training programs including OSHA compliance, departmental procedures, and collaborative training with law enforcement agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Human Resources on all training-related matters for both internal staff and external partners.
• Assess and identify training needs across all hotel departments.
• Lead and conduct safety training programs, ensuring OSHA compliance requirements are met.
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for hotel operations.
• Facilitate both internal hotel and departmental trainings.
• Coordinate law enforcement partnered training involving credit card fraud, counterfeiting, handcuff techniques, etc.
• Ensure adherence to statutory training obligations and licensing requirements.
• Develop and implement career and specialized training paths for all security roles, from entry-level to managerial positions.
• Support managers with resolving specific training challenges, either individually or in groups.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive training materials and manuals.
• Track and log training initiatives, including topics, dates, and participant attendance.
• Maintain and revise all training manuals in coordination with HR and department specifications.
• Execute any additional duties as required.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of relevant state and federal laws.
• Strong leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in effective communication and relationship building with guests, management, and team members.
• Organizational skills with robust problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent English reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• Knowledge and compliance of company policies, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical safety labels, and other instructions.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

Certification as a CPR, First Aid, and AED instructor is preferred.