Director of Security

SecurNation; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Basic Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Medical and Dental Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

401(k) Retirement Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Velociti Services seeks a Director of Security to lead security operations across client locations, develop leaders, and establish standardized processes. The role requires overseeing budgets, staffing, and incident response while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring seven+ years in security operations, contract security experience, and the ability to deploy consistent procedures across multiple sites.

Formación

• Seven+ years of progressive security operations experience, including leading managers or multiple client locations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; related experience considered.

Responsabilidades

• 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 staffing, training, equipment, and security procedure improvements.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, attendance, and overtime to control labor costs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR on recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Ensure officers maintain 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 financial performance.
• Track operational metrics and report on service quality and results.
• Lead new account transitions and start-ups, coordinating staffing and client communication.
• Support business development through site visits and proposals.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and external partners as needed.
• Remain on call at all times, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Security management

Client relations

Budget management

Risk assessment

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in criminal justice or related field

Herramientas

MS Office

Security workforce management systems

Descripción del empleo

Director of Security

US-MO-Kansas City

Job ID: 2026-3202

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Facility Operations

Kansas City, MO 64108

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

Duties and 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

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.