<p>Position Overview</p> <p>The Vice President of Safety & Security ("VP") serves as the senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and execution of all safety, security, and risk mitigation initiatives across the company's multifamily portfolio. Overseeing both owned and third-party managed communities, this role ensures the protection of residents, team members, and assets through a proactive, data-driven approach to safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance. The VP acts as a trusted advisor to the executive team and ownership groups, driving a culture of safety, preparedness, and accountability while balancing operational realities with strategic risk management objectives.</p> <p>The VP will be expected to model and reinforce the company's core values: MOSAIC (mindfulness, opportunity-centered, socially responsible, authentic, innovative and collaborative.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)</p> <p>This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may expand to include other duties and responsibilities based on business needs.</p> <ul> <li>Develop and execute a comprehensive safety and security strategy aligned with organizational goals, asset management priorities, and client expectations across a diverse multifamily portfolio. </li><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to resident safety, employee well-being, and property security. Partner with Legal, Risk, and Operations to strengthen loss prevention and incident management protocols. </li><li>Establish enterprise-wide standards for physical security, life safety, emergency response, and crisis management that ensure consistency and compliance across owned and third-party communities. </li><li>Provide executive oversight of safety audits, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness programs; ensure accountability and continuous improvement through key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarking. </li><li>Partner with Operations, Facilities, HR, and IT to embed safety and security practices into daily operations, technology platforms, and capital planning. </li><li>Lead relationships with third-party security providers, monitoring systems, and life-safety technology partners to enhance effectiveness and ensure cost efficiency. </li><li>Support contract management related to safety & security services. </li><li>Champion a proactive, people-first safety culture that prioritizes prevention, transparency, and empowerment at every level of the organization. </li><li>Serve as a senior leader in crisis events-directing company response, communication, and recovery efforts to protect residents, staff, and brand reputation. </li><li>Serve as the leader of the Safety Committee </li><li>Provide regular executive-level reporting and strategic insights to ownership, investors, and the Board regarding risk exposure, safety performance, and emerging threats. </li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for leadership, investors, and regulatory bodies. </li><li>Collect, maintain, and analyze security protocols across the portfolio. </li><li>Anticipates financial and operational problems. Analyzes and recommends alternative measures to ensure safety and security of assets. </li></ul> <p>Additional Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Strong strategic and analytical mindset, with demonstrated ability to integrate safety and risk management into broader business performance goals. </li><li>Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. </li><li>Ability to communicate complex information in clear, concise ways to both technical and non-technical audiences. </li><li>Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines. </li><li>Project and team management/leadership skills and experience. </li><li>Ability to travel up to 20%. </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in safety management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, or related field (master's degree preferred). </li><li>Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in safety, security, or risk management, with substantial experience in multifamily, residential real estate, or hospitality. </li><li>Proven success leading multi-site safety and security programs across large, complex portfolios. Familiarity with HUD, LIHTC, or other affordable housing programs strongly desired. </li><li>Expert knowledge of OSHA standards, life safety codes, emergency management, and regulatory compliance frameworks. </li><li>Exceptional leadership, communication, and crisis management skills with the ability to influence across organizational levels and ownership structures. </li><li>Professional certifications such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or CFPS (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) preferred. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment/Physical Demands</p> <ul> <li>This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. </li><li>This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open filing cabinets. </li><li>This position requires sitting, bending, stooping, or standing as necessary. </li></ul> <p>MBS is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.</p>