Director of Security & Guest Protection

About the Role

The Director of Security & Guest Protection will oversee all security operations for a large-scale luxury hospitality campus spanning 300+ acres with guest accommodations, private cottages, event venues, wellness facilities, dining operations, and VIP guest services. This role combines luxury hospitality, private estate-style operations, executive/VIP visitor management, high-end events and productions, and comprehensive security and emergency preparedness programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-shift security team operations across the campus
• Manage access control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, and visitor management
• Oversee security reporting platforms and develop security SOPs
• Direct emergency management including crisis response, incident command, fire and life safety, evacuation planning, severe weather response, and medical emergency coordination
• Coordinate executive protection and high-profile guest management with confidentiality and discretion
• Prepare incident reports, risk assessments, executive presentations, briefings, and security metrics
• Oversee budget oversight for security operations

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive security/protective services experience
• 3+ years managing supervisors and multi-shift security teams
• Experience in one or more of the following: Physical Security, Corporate Security, Executive Protection, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Military Security, Hospitality Security, Resort Security, Private Estate Security, Campus Security, Entertainment Venue Security, or Healthcare Campus Security
• VIP protection and emergency response leadership experience
• Incident command, security investigations, and security technology management experience
• Team leadership and development experience
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• On-call leadership availability
• Ability to meet licensing and background requirements

Qualifications

• Security leadership including multi-shift operations management
• Access control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, and visitor management proficiency
• Security reporting platforms and SOP development
• Emergency management and incident command
• Executive protection coordination
• Incident reporting, risk assessment, and security metrics
• Budget oversight

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Hospitality, or Business
• ASIS CPP, ASIS PSP certifications
• FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800 certifications
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications
• Hotel Security, Resort Security, Private Club Security, or Estate Security leadership experience
• Executive Protection and Event Security experience
• Vendor management and contract management experience
• Security technology implementations experience
• Tennessee Security Registration or Armed Registration (if required)

Pay

Base salary range: $95,000 - $110,000 annually. Expected hiring range: $100,000 - $105,000. Compensation may vary based on experience, certifications, leadership scope, and security expertise.

Schedule

Evenings, weekends, and holidays required. On-call leadership availability required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Potential incentive compensation
• Possible relocation support
• Potential vehicle allowance
• Potential phone allowance

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