Security Director

Description

The Security Director provides strategic advice to the client. Directly supports the client by developing policies, procedures, operations and facilitates security measures on behalf of the client. This role works closely with senior leaders and other critical customer business operations elements.

Duties

• Serve as a liaison between company and customer to ensure continuity of operational standards.
• Conduct operations as necessary to fulfill client needs including (but not limited to) risk planning, threat management, event risk management, investigative, consulting or training services.
• Provides oversight and direction for organizational loss prevention, intelligence and security programs.
• Provides security enhancement recommendations as needed.
• Develops, maintains and builds upon existing security policy and procedures.
• Oversees the organizations Fire and Life Safety Program.
• Oversees risk assessment, planning and preparation for security activities of events.
• Oversees technical support requirements for all facilities in support of the client.
• Identifies organizational security training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison for all aspects of physical security to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assesses the adequacy of programs to support client needs.
• Establishes policies and procedures for the company and all relevant locations.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements and further the mission of the department.
• Establishes and maintains an open line of communication between senior leadership and operational business unit personnel.
• Develops operational plans which incorporate strategic goals and objectives established by the Board of Directors and Leadership.
• As required and directed, develops and builds relationships with high-level law enforcement, intelligence, and vendors.
• Develops, deploys and oversees organizational loss prevention programs to include conducting internal theft investigations, persons of concern investigations.
• Develops relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Coordinates with local law enforcement, emergency response agencies, business groups, contractors, and others to enhance facility protection and improve operational efficiency.
• Provides operational services as needed to support client needs.

Skill Sets

• Demonstrated ability to manage and direct the security operations function and all its components, including the ability to oversee, conduct and instruct others in investigative/protective/consulting procedures, requirements, protocols, and operations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing targeted violence, conducting violence threat assessments and designing management strategies
• Demonstrated experience managing close protection services
• Demonstrates ability to engage clients and prospects in various forums including public speaking, one on one meetings and other forms of communication.
• Demonstrates strategic planning, ability to anticipate program needs, and ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrates an ability to interact effectively with executive staff, clients, vendors, and law enforcement.
• Possesses an ability to work comfortably and interact with all levels of management.
• Demonstrates good communications skills with clients, managing day to day and long-term relationship development.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse groups.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and ability to work with little or no direction.
• Proficient computer skills to include software and database applications.

Experience Requirements

• Suitable candidate must possess a minimum of 10 years of specific experience in the industry and complete all mandatory training satisfactorily
• Advanced experience in preparing, managing and preforming personal protection operations
• Experience in running physical security and risk operations in a variety of environments.

General Requirements

Job may require standing, sitting, moving for extended periods of time. Exposure to extreme environmental conditions occurs occasionally. Individual may be required to travel. Ability to perform essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• paid holidays
• Up to 7 weeks PTO
• Personal Gym Reimbursement

For more information about our company, culture, and mission, please visit our website:

http://at-riskinternational.com/

AT-RISK International is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status or disability