Security Director

Job Summary

Protects the organization's employees, properties and all items of value on premises from any preventable harm or danger
Develops security policies and procedures that comply with government guidelines and standards
Conducts investigations to protect organization assets
Responds to contingency events, including bomb threats, sabotage and severe weather conditions through on-site security force or with the assistance of government law enforcement agencies
Recommends hiring of outside security contractors as necessary and may oversee contract guard force

Responsibilities

• Develops, designates, and implements safety and security protocols for assigned facilities.
• Manages the organization's security function and develops security programs, policies, and processes.
• Oversees and ensures processes are in place for preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, and evicting trespassers.
• Serves as point of contact for escalated safety/security concerns and may respond to situations as needed.
• May coordinate with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
• Strategically and proactively assesses risks to ensure a safe and secure working environment to staff and visitors.
• Leads the investigation of crimes with leadership support.
• Provides direction and guidance related to safety and crime prevention to employees and visitors.
• Advises on specialized security needs or risks for limited and restricted access areas.

Essential Functions

• Manages the organization's security function and develops security programs, policies, and processes.
• Develops, designates, and implements safety and security protocols for assigned facilities.
• Managing the coordination and administration of security clearances.
• Oversee and ensures processes are in place for preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, and evicting trespassers.
• Serves as point of contact for escalated safety/security concerns and may respond to situations as needed.
• May coordinate with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
• Strategically and proactively assesses risks to ensure a safe and secure working environment to staff and visitors.
• Leads the investigation of crimes with leadership support.
• Provides direction and guidance related to safety and crime prevention to employees and visitors.
• Advises on specialized security needs or risks for limited and restricted access areas.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on security health, performance metrics, compliance results, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Strong knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).
• Experience working with DCSA.
• Broad background in security roles including FSO, OPSEC, COMSEC, physical security, education and awareness, personnel security, and insider threat.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Required qualifications include:
• Active US government issued SECRET level security clearance or the ability to obtain.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities. May need to stand for long periods of time. Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree in security, National Security, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Emergency Management. Investigations. Physical Security. Security Management. Security Risk Management. Strategy Development. Law Enforcement Liaison. Resource Allocation. Conflict De-Escalation.