Director of Security

Koitecc Solutions; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Velociti Services seeks a Director of Security to oversee security operations across client locations, ensuring reliable service, risk management, and strong client relationships.

The role requires leading security teams, developing operating procedures, managing budgets, and coordinating with HR, Talent Acquisition, and law enforcement as needed. Travel to client sites and on-call availability are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires seven+ years in security operations with leadership experience across multiple locations.
• Experience managing contracted security services, staffing, and client relations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and labor costs while improving performance.
• Knowledge of incident management, emergency response, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations across assigned accounts and ensure compliance with client requirements and policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop security managers, supervisors, and officers.
• Establish post orders, SOPs, emergency response plans, and service standards.
• Build client relationships and regularly evaluate service performance.
• Direct staffing, scheduling, and labor-cost control across locations.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR on recruiting and retention.

Skills

Security operations leadership

Contract security

Budget management

Incident management

Operating procedures

Leadership

Confidential information handling

MS Office / reporting systems

CPP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Security

Job ID: 2026-3198

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Facility Operations

Overview

The Director of Security will lead security operations across client locations, ensuring reliable service, effective risk management, and strong client relationships. This leader will oversee security teams, establish operational standards, manage financial performance, and support new account launches and business growth.

The ideal candidate brings experience managing contracted security services, developing leaders, and building consistent processes across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations across assigned accounts, ensuring compliance with client requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Lead, coach, and develop security managers, supervisors, and officers.
• Establish and maintain post orders, standard operating procedures, emergency response plans, and service standards.
• Build strong client relationships, resolve concerns, and regularly evaluate service performance.
• Conduct site assessments and recommend improvements to staffing, training, equipment, and security procedures.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, attendance, and overtime to maintain coverage and control labor costs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Human Resources on recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and retention.
• Ensure officers maintain required licenses, certifications, and training.
• Direct incident response, oversee investigations, and ensure timely reporting and corrective action.
• Manage account budgets and monitor labor expenses, profitability, and overall financial performance.
• Track operational metrics and report on service quality, staffing, incidents, and financial results.
• Lead new account transitions and start-ups, coordinating staffing, training, equipment, and client communication.
• Support business development through site visits, operational planning, proposals, and client presentations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, emergency responders, and other external partners as needed.
• Remain available on call at all times, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to promptly respond to security incidents, emergencies, and urgent operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of progressive security operations experience, including three years leading managers or multiple client locations.
• Experience in contract security, including account management, staffing, scheduling, and client relations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, control labor costs, and improve operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of security procedures, incident management, emergency response, and risk assessment.
• Experience developing operating procedures, post orders, and employee training programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, handle confidential information, and respond effectively to urgent situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security workforce management or reporting systems.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain licenses or credentials required for the position.

Work Requirements

• Ability to travel to client locations and support account transitions as needed.
• Must be available on call at all times and able to respond promptly, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to conduct site inspections, including walking and standing for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and drug screen.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Velociti Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members:

Company-Provided Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ Hours per Week)

• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits:

• Medical and Dental Insurance.
• Additional Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance.

Retirement:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan available for all team members

Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

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