Wade Grazette
Brooklyn,USA
Summary
Director of Security with twenty years of experience managing investigations, personnel matters and sensitive information and intelligence. Leads, maintains and improves operations and functions of security department while effectively managing crises in fast-paced environment. Thorough knowledge of advanced security systems, computerized access control and security-related legislation and regulation. Adaptable security leader accustomed to managing challenging situations with grace and diplomacy. Skilled in managing large-scale public events and monitoring densely crowded areas to provide effective risk management. Experienced Director of Security with over twenty years of experience in hospitality. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated hospitality professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Security professional with strong background in risk management, threat assessment, and emergency response planning. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively to achieve organizational safety goals, adapting to evolving security needs. Skilled in crisis management, surveillance systems, and regulatory compliance, with focus on delivering reliable and consistent results. Dependable and adaptable, ensures secure environment through proactive strategies and decisive action.
Director of Security highly effective at risk and operational management. Identifies safety threats and finds workable solutions.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
GRAYSON HOTEL
05.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented security protocols to safeguard hotel assets and guests.
- Led training programs for security staff to enhance operational efficiency and response times.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to address security incidents and improve safety measures.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
San Vicente West Village
New York, NY
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Direct and oversee all hotel security operations, including surveillance, access control, and patrol activities.
- Maintain 24/7 readiness to respond to emergencies, incidents, members and guest concerns.
- Ensure all guest and employee incident reports are properly documented and investigated.
- Monitor fire safety systems and coordinate regular inspections and maintenance with Engineering.
- Implement and manage key control and lost-and-found protocols.
- Develop and lead the hotel’s emergency response plans (fire, medical emergencies, natural disasters, active threats, etc.).
- Conduct regular emergency drills and staff training.
- Serve as the hotel’s chief liaison with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency response services.
- Conduct routine property risk assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Ensure compliance with local laws, brand standards, OSHA, ADA, and life-safety regulations.
- Prepare for and manage internal and external audits.
- Maintain proper handling and documentation of security equipment, evidence, and restricted areas.
- Assist guests with safety-related concerns in a professional, discreet manner.
- Handle escalated situations involving disturbances, lost property, or safety complaints.
- Foster a guest-focused approach within the security team balancing safety with hospitality.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and manage security officers and supervisors.
- Conduct ongoing safety and security training for all hotel departments.
- Develop performance standards and maintain a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
- Work closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Engineering to address safety matters.
- Provide regular security briefings for hotel executive leadership.
- Partner with HR on investigations, workplace violence prevention, and employee safety initiatives.
- Strong understanding of hotel security operations, guest service standards, and local regulatory requirements.
- Experience in emergency response, investigations, access control systems, and CCTV monitoring.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
Wagner Hotel
New York, NY
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw safety of guests, employees and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.
- Developed and grew staff competencies through team development, implementation and support of specific training for various responsibilities.
- Researched, reviewed and recommended equipment, materials and supplies to prepare and maintain security expenses within approved budget.
- Coordinated emergency evacuation drills and exercises and developed and improved emergency procedures.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Implemented surveillance cameras to investigate loss, fraud, theft and abuse by employees or visitors.
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues and recommended corrective action programs where appropriate.
ASST. DIRECTOR OF LOSS PREVENTION
Marriott At the Brooklyn Bridge
New York, NY
06.2006 - 06.2016
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Supervised team of twenty-two security personnel during shift.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies and plans.
- Moved around different security stations and vital areas to check on officers and adjust workflow to cover changing needs.
- Implemented surveillance cameras to investigate loss, fraud, theft and abuse by employees or visitors.
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues and recommended corrective action programs where appropriate.
Education
High School Diploma -
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06-1994
Skills
- Risk Factor Assessments
- Security Reporting
- Special Event Security
- Safety Oversight
- Medical Emergency Response
- Evidence Collection and Preservation
- Risk Reduction
- Security Team Management
- Security Regulations
- Security Processes
- Law Enforcement Coordination
- Security Procedure Implementation
- Security Operation Evaluation
- Property Assessments
- Problem Identification
- Fire Response
- Anti-Harassment Policies
- Hospitality-centered leadership
- Guest service excellence
- Contingency Planning
- Conducting Drills
- Crisis, Incident & Emergency Response and Management
- Loss Prevention Management
- Radio Traffic Monitoring
- Emergency Security
- Asset Protection
- Control Crowd
- CCTV Surveillance
- Active Shooter Training
- Firearms Training
- Hazardous Material Identification
- Terrorism Threat Identification
- Alarm System Monitoring
- Training Materials
- Interviews and Interrogations
- Discretion, integrity, and professionalism
- Training and team development
- Event security
- Physical security
- Access control
- Personnel management
- Investigation techniques
- Emergency preparedness
- Security management
- Operations oversight
- Security audits
- Incident response
- Asset protection
- Information security
- Surveillance systems
- Emergency services leadership
- Security training
- Premises monitoring
- Emergency planning
- Crisis management
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Daily incident reporting
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- CCTV surveillance
- Security procedure implementation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Training drills
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of twenty staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- FLSD T-89: 90349333: EXP 05/13/2028
- FLSD T-89: 93334142: EXP 12/26/2028
- Fire Guard F-01 for Impairment: 90486978: EXP 08/02/2028
- Fire Guard F-04 Indoor/Outdoor Place of Assembly:92519313: EXP 04/30/2027
- NYS Security License#10003150336: Expire 07/11/2026
- National Health First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate#246015436902: Expire 01/11/2028
- Certified Lodging Security Supervisor: Indefinite
- Certified Tips on Premise 3.1: EXP 06/30/2027
- OSHA 30-HOURS Certified: 20-900541599
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
San Vicente West Village
05.2025 - 01.2026
DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
GRAYSON HOTEL
05.2022 - Current
DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
Wagner Hotel
06.2016 - 07.2020
ASST. DIRECTOR OF LOSS PREVENTION
Marriott At the Brooklyn Bridge
06.2006 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I've worked in the Security and Hospitality Industry for twenty-five years of service.