Director of Security
SecuritasAbout the role
Title: Director of Security
Location: San Francisco, CA – Class A High‑Rise
Compensation: $110,000 annual base salary
Schedule: Full-time; must support a 24/7 operation, including after-hours response and on-call coverage as required
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations Management
Direct all security operations for a Class A high-rise, ensuring a professional, service-forward security presence aligned with “observe and report” standards
- Manage scheduling, deployment, and performance to deliver 2,300 man-hours per week while maintaining post coverage and compliance
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and officers; set expectations for appearance, conduct, and customer service consistent with post orders and company standards
- Ensure staff adherence to the scope of work and route any client requests outside post orders for management approval
- Oversee emergency preparedness and response (medical, fire, hazardous materials, violence), including proper escalation, notification, and documentation protocols
- Ensure timely, accurate, and factual incident reporting; maintain logs and records per site requirements
- Conduct post inspections, implement corrective actions and operational improvements
Access Control, Systems & Site Procedures
Oversee access control and visitor/vendor/contractor processing, ensuring valid identification and authorization compliance
- Ensure effective use of systems commonly deployed in Class A high-rise environments (e.g., visitor management and access control platforms )
- Maintain secure handling of sensitive site functions including after-hours access, property removal approvals, and loading dock controls
Client Partnership & Executive Presence
Serve as the primary security liaison to property management
- Provide clear operational updates, trend analysis, and solution-oriented recommendations
- Establish and maintain a “white-glove” security culture appropriate for a high-profile asset with VIP sensitivity
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years of high-rise security experience
At least 3+ years as a (Security Director, Account Manager, Senior Operations Manager, or equivalent) for a Class A high-rise building
Demonstrated success managing large-scale staffing models comparable to 2,300 man-hours per week
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting high-profile assets with VIP/celebrity adjacency and potential media attention
- Familiarity with union environments and multi-tenant commercial properties
Work Requirements
- Availability for after-hours response and on-call rotation as required
• Apply quickly and efficiently online • Weekly pay • Competitive benefits
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Benefits include:
- Retirement plan
- Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance plan
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