Director, Company Security

Accelevation LLC; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m­

Paid time off and holidays

Equity participation opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Accelevation LLC is seeking a Director, Company Security to lead enterprise-wide physical security across all facilities, balancing risk with operational efficiency. The role focuses on protecting employees, facilities, inventory, and IP while scaling security as the company grows.

The successful candidate will oversee access control, CCTV, incident investigations, and security technologies, collaborating with Operations, IT, and Supply Chain to build a proactive security program with measurable

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in corporate or physical security
• Experience building multi-site security programs
• Experience managing physical security technologies and contracted providers
• Strong asset protection, inventory controls, and security risk understanding
• Experience with facility security assessments and mitigation plans
• Development of emergency response and business continuity programs
• Ability to operate strategically while hands-on and execution-oriented
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide physical security program across facilities
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, procedures across manufacturing, warehouse, and corporate environments
• Oversee access control, CCTV, visitor management, and facility security programs
• Manage contracted security providers and incident investigations
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and People Operations
• Lead investigations and post-incident reviews
• Support emergency preparedness and business continuity planning

Skills

Leadership

Security program management

Industrial security

Incident investigations

Collaboration with operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related

CPP/PSP or similar certification

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Surveillance platforms

Incident management software

Job description

Director, Company Security
Location: Dayton, OH (Onsite with Travel to Company Facilities)

About Accelevation
We build what the future runs on. Accelevation (Nasdaq: ACCV) designs, manufactures, and installs mission-critical infrastructure powering the world’s most advanced technologies. Our vertically integrated model combines U.S.-based manufacturing and nationwide field capabilities to deliver innovative solutions at speed and scale.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by a culture of ownership, speed, and innovation, we’re building meaningful careers and ensuring our employees share in the value they help create.

Your Impact
As Director, Company Security, you will build and lead Accelevation’s enterprise-wide physical security and asset protection program across more than 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing, warehouse, and corporate facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for protecting our employees, facilities, inventory, intellectual property, and critical business assets while developing the systems, processes, and capabilities required to support rapid growth. You will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Information Technology, and People Operations to create a proactive, scalable security program that balances risk mitigation with operational efficiency.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Enterprise Security Program Leadership
  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide physical security policies, standards, and operating procedures across manufacturing, warehouse, and corporate environments
  • Establish a consistent security framework across all Accelevation locations
  • Evaluate security risks and recommend improvements based on operational needs and business growth
  • Develop multi-year security strategies, budgets, and investment roadmaps
• Physical Security & Asset Protection
  • Oversee physical security operations, including access control systems, surveillance platforms, visitor management, and facility security programs
  • Manage contracted security personnel and third-party security service providers
  • Conduct facility security assessments and identify vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
  • Ensure appropriate security controls are in place to protect employees, facilities, and critical assets
• Inventory Loss Prevention & Supply Chain Security
  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to reduce inventory shrinkage, theft, material loss, and unauthorized movement of assets
  • Develop controls for high-value inventory, critical components, finished goods, and vendor-managed inventory
  • Establish measurement systems and reporting that track security performance, inventory loss, and asset protection metrics
  • Conduct investigations into potential theft, fraud, material loss, or security breaches
• Establish and maintain incident response protocols, investigation procedures, and escalation processes
• Develop emergency preparedness, crisis response, and business continuity support procedures
• Lead investigations involving security incidents, facility breaches, workplace threats, theft, or other security-related concerns
• Coordinate post-incident reviews and corrective actions
• Security Technology & Systems
  • Evaluate, implement, and improve security technologies including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, monitoring platforms, and incident management systems
  • Partner with IT teams to ensure appropriate integration of security technologies and reporting capabilities
  • Develop long-term strategies for security automation and monitoring improvements
• Training & Security Culture
  • Create and deliver enterprise-wide security awareness initiatives and training programs
  • Partner with site leadership to strengthen employee accountability for security and risk identification
  • Build a culture of proactive security ownership throughout the organization
  • Provide guidance and coaching to facility leadership regarding security responsibilities and best practices
• Facility Expansion & Site Readiness
  • Support the launch of new manufacturing, warehouse, and corporate locations
  • Partner with Operations, Facilities, IT, and external vendors to establish security requirements for new sites
  • Ensure security systems, access controls, surveillance, emergency response procedures, and site readiness requirements are in place before launch

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
  • 8–10+ years of experience in corporate security, physical security, asset protection, loss prevention, law enforcement, military security, or related disciplines
  • Demonstrated success building and leading multi-site security programs
  • Experience managing physical security technologies, contracted security providers, and incident investigations
  • Strong understanding of asset protection, inventory controls, loss prevention, and operational security risks
  • Experience conducting facility security assessments and developing mitigation plans
  • Experience developing emergency response procedures and business continuity support programs
  • Ability to operate strategically while remaining highly hands-on and execution-oriented
  • Strong leadership, communication, investigative, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with operational leaders at all levels
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, distribution, construction, or field-services environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business, Operations, Risk Management, or a related discipline
  • CPP (Certified Protection Professional), PSP (Physical Security Professional), or similar professional certification
  • Experience supporting high-growth, multi-site organizations
  • Experience with modern physical security technologies and enterprise security platforms

What Success Looks Like
Within your first six months, you will:

• Complete comprehensive security assessments across all manufacturing and corporate facilities
• Identify and prioritize critical security vulnerabilities, operational risks, and loss prevention opportunities
• Establish consistent security policies, reporting standards, access control practices, and accountability measures across locations
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to identify key sources of inventory loss and implement targeted corrective actions
• Launch formal incident response and investigation processes across the organization
• Implement a company-wide security awareness program and leadership training initiative
• Deliver a prioritized 12–24-month security roadmap addressing technology, staffing, processes, and facility investments
• Establish baseline metrics to measure security performance, inventory shrinkage, theft reduction, and operational risk mitigation
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Equity participation opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace
• Opportunity to build and lead a security function in a rapidly growing public company

Our Core Values

• Safety – We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion – We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed – We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation – We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment – We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability – We take ownership and deliver results

Physical Demands and Work Environment
This position is performed in both office and operational environments and requires regular travel between Accelevation facilities. The role involves frequent movement throughout manufacturing facilities, warehouses, corporate offices, and construction or expansion projects. Physical requirements include standing, walking, conducting facility inspections, reviewing security systems, and participating in investigations and emergency response activities. Occasional travel and after-hours response to significant security incidents may be required. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required in production and warehouse environments. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values. We build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.