Director of Security

Sunrise Senior Living; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Discount program

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick time

Holiday pay

myFlexPay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Director of Security to provide leadership over community security operations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents, families, guests, and team members. The role covers patrols, incident investigations, emergency response, and risk management in a senior living setting.

The position requires supervisory experience in security, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing security in senior living or hospitality environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to prioritize.
• Ability to coordinate multiple security tasks in a dynamic setting.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, incident investigation, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Security Operations and oversee all security services per regulations.
• Conduct patrols, safety inspections, and incident investigations.
• Lead emergency response efforts and coordinate with police/fire departments.
• Oversee transportation coordination, after-hours escorts, and community safety standards.
• Manage departmental budget, staffing, payroll, and capital projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Security operations

Job description

# **Why Join Sunrise Senior Living****At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.**As Director of Security, you provide overall leadership of community security operations—ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for residents, families, guests, and team members.What You’ll Do:Lead Security Operations• Plan, organize, and oversee all security services in compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations• Conduct and supervise property patrols and safety inspections• Investigate incidents, safety hazards, and suspicious activity• Ensure proper documentation through Daily and Security LogsEmergency & Risk Management• Lead emergency response efforts and coordinate with police/fire departments• Ensure alarms, safety procedures, and security protocols are followed• Promote OSHA compliance, PPE usage, and risk management programs• Implement corrective actions to prevent repeat incidentsResident & Community Support• Oversee transportation coordination and after-hours escorts• Maintain community safety standards, including weather preparedness• Support resident services while balancing safety and hospitalityFinancial & Administrative Oversight• Manage departmental budget, staffing, payroll, and capital projects• Review monthly financials and implement improvement plansTeam Leadership• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate security staff• Foster accountability, engagement, and compliance with Sunrise standardsWhat We’re Looking For:• Supervisory experience in security (senior living/hospitality preferred)• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentDirector of Security – Protect Residents, Visitors, and Team MembersDirector Security | Security Operations | Risk Prevention # **Pay Range:**63,024.00 - 84,136.00*Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined?* As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans* Retirement Savings Plans* Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program* Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay* myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift* Tuition Reimbursement* In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.* Some benefits have eligibility requirements