Security Director jobs in Texas

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. – Global Clients Americas Division

Position Title: Datacenter Security Operations Director

Reports To: Vice President, Global Clients Datacenter Group

Location: Dallas/Plano-TX or Manassas-VA with frequent travel to TX, VA, CA, and OR

Company Credentials:

Securitas is a globally present and industry-leading security organization and a trusted provider of cost-effective, risk-mitigating, business-to-business solutions. Our mission is to help protect our clients’ most important assets and make the world a safer place by applying our core values of integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness in all aspects of our service delivery. Utilizing state of the art technology combined with human capital, we design custom solutions, including on-site guarding, mobile guarding, remote guarding, electronic security, fire and safety, and corporate risk management.

Position Summary:

The Datacenter Security Operations Director leads a team of site security personnel, including site managers, field training officers, and security officers and is accountable for delivery of physical security related services. Daily presence in Dallas/Plano, Texas and frequent travel nationally to Northern Virginia, Santa Clara-California, and Hillsboro-Oregon is expected. The director is responsible for the leadership development of the people that report to them, while also accountable for security operations delivery at these datacenters. The director partners with Security and Datacenter Operations senior leadership and management teams to help drive operational effectiveness, superior performance, and audit readiness. Responsible for preserving an environment where people and property are safe and well-protected, the director utilizes their professional experience to manage people with varying skillsets and develops effective strategies to drive improvement. The director reports directly to the Vice President, Global Clients Datacenter Group, works alongside other site security managers in their metro area, and manages security team manager essential functions, including but not limited to those listed below.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (Business / Management/ or related field) and/or five years of experience in corporate security, military, and/or law enforcement
• Five years of well-documented managerial experience in one or more of the following areas: security operations, service planning, service development, related operational field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company
• Professional certifications (CPP, PSP, etc.) are preferred
• Datacenter experience is required (please do not apply if you do not have this experience)

Special Requirements:

• Have a current passport or be able to obtain one.
• Willing and able to travel frequently, domestically and internationally, approximately 50% of the time or more, and occasionally with limited notice
• Able to work evening or weekend hours when required, such as during an emergency event or crisis

Compensation:

This full-time W-2 position provides a starting annual salary range of $140,000 to $160,000, comprehensive benefits for both self and qualifying dependents, 401K with company matching, employee discounts, internal and external developmental opportunities, and more. Paid time off is also provided based on annual accrual and includes 10 vacations days, 4 floating holidays, sick days, and company holidays (including client-observed). Additional client benefits are also available, including but not limited to robust insurance coverage and local site amenities.

Application Invitation:

If you are a career seeker looking for a challenging yet attainable opportunity to grow, we invite you to further consider the Datacenter Security Operations Director position and apply today.

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