Director of Security/Facilities

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and justify departmental expense and staffing budget to meet the strategic needs of the organization.
• Maintain site security protocols for employees, contractors, and guests.
• Serve as the lead coordinator for executive protection of the President and CEO and other executives.
• Conduct advance planning and risk assessments for executive travel, meetings, appearances, and events.
• Establish and maintain an active system for physical threat identification and management.
• Develop and implement executive travel security standards (domestic and international) and practices.
• Cook up secure transportation, venue security, and travel logistics, as needed.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and recommend improvements to reduce/prevent violence, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Partner with the crisis management team to develop and maintain emergency response, evacuation, business continuity, and crisis management plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party security service providers.
• Oversee building access control systems, visitor management, surveillance systems, alarms, and key control.
• Investigate security incidents and investigate legal, compliance or workplace/workforce related issues as needed/assigned.
• Provide security training and awareness programs for employees and leaders.
• Prepare reports and present security updates, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Direct all the development, execution, maintenance, and revision of facilities policies and programs.
• Strategically lead for effective facilities use, facilities projects and updates and repairs.
• Oversee facilities maintenance and systems (including vendors and contractor arrangements) to ensure a safe and professional environment for all employees and guests on site.
• Manage contract negotiations and communications with vendors and/or contractors in coordination with internal contracting experts.
• Assure effective management of office supplies and workspace use.
• Create and maintain a long-term maintenance plan for each location.
• Manage facilities budget.
• Support with on-site event planning.
• Manage vehicle permit process.

Job Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, executive protection, or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi-site security operations in a business environment.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Maintain discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism in all executive interactions.
• Build a culture of safety awareness throughout the organization.
• Able to work closely and professionally with C-Suite executives and board of directors.
• Able to travel regularly between company locations and occasionally for executive support.
• Calm under pressure with strong situational awareness.
• Strong relationship-building skills with executives, employees, and external agencies.