Audit, Safety & Security Manager - Chicago Parking Meters

About Us: Here at LAZ Parking, we often say, it's not what we do, it's the way we do it. We are more than just the fastest growing and largest privately held parking company in the country, we believe that the work we do and how we treat people can really make a difference.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Compensation Range:
$78K - $82K (discretionary year-end bonus)

The Spirit of the Position: The Audit, Safety & Security Manager supports the Chicago Parking Meters operation through the management of our standard operating procedures for system integrity, spot audits and strong internal audit controls. As a company devoted to promoting an employee-focused servant leadership culture, the Audit, Safety & Security Manager will act as a liaison between the programs and initiatives originating from our regional and home office and help to support the individual needs of the Chicago Parking Meters operation.

Principal Job Duties:

• Ensuring 24/7 professional management of all functions of the Chicago Parking Meters operation through system integrity checks, meter spot audits, and strong audit controls.
• Ensuring all Concession documents and operating agreement deliverables are in compliance 24/7
• Work with management team to create audit schedules appropriate to the system
• Oversight and management of weekly system checks on employees conducted through 3rd party vendor
• Administration of various computer systems including security cameras, vehicle gas card management, facility access cards and others,
• Maintain the facilitation of annual inspections for facility, systems including fire and HVAC.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security and emergency response protocols with cross-functional stakeholders to reduce risk, support incident response, and protect employees, facilities, assets, and business operations.

• Manage security contacts, vendor relationships, service expectations, performance requirements, and contract compliance.

• Develop, maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures for all safety and security functions on an as needed basis.
• Participate in meetings to update the team on progress and results of audits
• Knowledgeable of operational objectives, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Maintain up-to-date reports for all audit functions for the system
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Annual reports as required
• Implement and complete other projects, programs, and initiatives that may arise from the audit management for the Chicago Parking Meter System.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Experience:

• 4+ years of Audit or Security management
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point and General Microsoft Office Applications.

Skills:

• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Strong management presence, sound judgment, and the ability to lead during routine operations and high-impact events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with site leadership and senior management.
• Strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of physical security systems and security technology is preferred.
• Ability to seek improvement and create an environment of idea sharing and creative problem solving.
• Strong customer service skills and abilities.
• Ability to be approachable and facilitate coaching conversations with employees and managers.
• Ability to mitigate and lead others to overcome challenges (Never Ever Give Up Attitude).
• Ability to encourage open expression of ideas and opinions.
• Excellent teambuilding and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.

Physical Demands:

• Willingness to work in the elements - heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.

• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk and run for extended periods of time.
• Ability bend, stoop, squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.

Benefits:

• 401k

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Paid time off

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

The following programs are available to help support you,freeof charge.

• Health Coaching & ResourcesOne-on-one health coaching is available to all employees whether you enroll in LAZ Benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)you and eligible household members have 24/7 access to confidential counseling.

• Smoking Cessation Program

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 qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

LAZ is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or unfavorable discharge from military service and veteran status, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We make all employment decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting our employees and administering our personnel policies, without regard to protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. We are dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with our principles of equal employment opportunity.

This Employer participates in E-Verify.

FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: If you are interested, please discuss the position with your current manager then contact Noemi via email with a copy of your resume at nvelazquez@lazparking.com. The deadline for internal applicants to apply is Tuesday, November 17, 2026.