Jennifer Smith
Security Manager and Fire Life Safety Director
Talent
New York CityMember since September 27, 2026
Security Operations ManagementEmergency Response and Crisis ManagementIncident Investigation and ReportingAccess Control and Surveillance Systems (CCTV, alarms, card access)Conflict Resolution and De-escalationLaw Enforcement and First Responder liaisonCustomer and Tenant RelationsHigh-Stress Decision Making
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Security Operations ManagementEmergency Response and Crisis ManagementIncident Investigation and ReportingAccess Control and Surveillance Systems (CCTV, alarms, card access)Conflict Resolution and De-escalation
About
Develop, implement and enforce security policies, procedures, and emergency response plans. Supervise, trained, and evaluated security personnel Oversaw the use and maintenance of security systems including CCTV, access control, and alarm monitoring
Experience
Security Manager at Pendry Hotel (2022-05 – 2025-08)
- Develop, implement and enforce security policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
- Supervise, trained, and evaluated security personnel
- Oversaw the use and maintenance of security systems including CCTV, access control, and alarm monitoring
- Provide executive protection and high-level customer service for staff, tenants, and VIP guests
- Directed and managed daily security operations to protect staff, visitors property, and company assets
Fire Life Safety Director at Mulligan Security (2021-11 – 2022-05)
- Conduct regular fire drills, evacuation exercises, and emergency preparedness training for staff and occupants.
- Monitor and operate the building's fire alarm control panel from a fire command center.
- Act as the primary point of contact and liaison with emergency services, building management, and occupants during incidents.
- Train building staff and fire safety teams on emergency procedures and protocols.
- Maintain accurate fire and life safety logbooks and other required records
- Operate the Fire Command Center, make voice announcements, and supervise evacuations during emergencies
Fire Life Safety Director at Watch Guard 24/7 (2020-04 – 2022-04)
- Conduct regular fire drills, evacuation exercises, and emergency preparedness training for staff and occupants.
- Maintain accurate fire and life safety logbooks and other required records
- Act as a primary point of contact and liaison with emergency services, building management, and occupants during incidents.
- Train building staff and fire safety teams on emergency procedures and protocols.
- Operate the Fire Command Center, make voice announcements, and supervise evacuations during emergencies.
Security Guard at FJC Security (2017-06 – 2019-09)
- Monitor entrances, exits, and surveillance systems to control access and maintain security
- Conduct bag checks, ID verification and visitor screenings when required
- Write detailed incident reports and maintain accurate daily activity logs
- Liaise with law enforcement, fire, or medical personnel during emergencies
Fire Life Safety Director at FJC Security (2019-09 – 2020-04)
- Monitor and operate the building's fire alarm control panel from a fire command center.
- Act as the primary point of contact and liaison with emergency services, building management, and occupants during incidents.
- Train building staff and fire safety teams on emergency procedures and protocols.
- Maintain accurate fire and life safety logbooks and other required records
- Operate the Fire Command Center, make voice announcements, and supervise evacuations during emergencies
Skills
Security Manager and Fire Life Safety Director
