Director of Security & Guest Protection

Distro; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Potential incentive compensation

Relocation assistance

Vehicle allowance

Phone allowance

Job summary

Confidential Luxury Hospitality Campus in Franklin/Brentwood, Tennessee, seeks a Director of Security & Guest Protection to lead executive protection, guest safety, and security operations for luxury estates and events.

You will oversee multi-shift teams, coordinate emergency management, and drive security programs across private estates and hospitality venues, ensuring discretion and safety.

Qualifications

• 8+ years security experience with progressive responsibilities.
• 3+ years leading supervisors and multi-shift teams.
• Experience in hospitality, resort, or private estate security.
• VIP protection and guest management expertise.
• Emergency management and incident command leadership.
• Strong risk assessment and security metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the campus security and guest protection program.
• Oversee executive protection and high-profile guest liaison.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, incident response, and drills.
• Manage security technology implementations and vendor relationships.
• Prepare executive briefings and security metrics for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

VIP protection

Emergency response

Incident command

Security investigations

Budget oversight

On-call leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree Security Management

Tools

Access control systems

Surveillance systems

Security reporting platforms

Job description

Job Title & Client Job Title: Director of Security & Guest Protection Client: Confidential Luxury Hospitality Campus (Franklin/Brentwood, Tennessee)

Client Overview

• Luxury hospitality
• Private estate-style operations
• Executive/VIP visitor management
• High-end events and productions
• Comprehensive security and emergency preparedness programs

Similar Job Titles

• Director of Security
• Director of Protective Services
• Director of Security Operations
• Head of Security
• Security Operations Manager
• Corporate Security Manager
• Director of Safety & Security
• Hospitality Security Director
• Resort Security Director
• Executive Protection Manager
• Campus Security Director
• Security Program Manager
• Physical Security Manager
• Protective Operations Manager
• Estate Security Director

Location & Target Search Radius

• Franklin, Tennessee
• Brentwood, Tennessee
• Nashville
• Franklin
• Brentwood
• Nolensville
• Spring Hill
• Thompson's Station
• College Grove
• Murfreesboro
• Smyrna
• La Vergne
• Antioch
• Hendersonville
• Mount Juliet
• Belle Meade
• Green Hills
• Cool Springs
• Fairview

Salary

Salary Base Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 annually Expected Hiring Range Most offers expected between $100,000 - $105,000 Compensation may vary based on: Experience Certifications Leadership scope Security expertise Total compensation considerations

Required Experience

• 8+ years of progressive security experience
• 3+ years managing supervisors and multi-shift security teams
• Physical Security
• Corporate Security
• Executive Protection
• Emergency Management
• Law Enforcement
• Military Security
• Hospitality Security
• Resort Security
• Private Estate Security
• Campus Security
• Entertainment Venue Security
• Healthcare Campus Security
• VIP protection
• Emergency response leadership
• Incident command
• Security investigations
• Security technology management
• Team leadership and development

Requirements (Must-Haves)

• Security Leadership 8+ years security/protective services experience 3+ years leadership experience Multi-shift operations management
• Security Operations Access control Surveillance systems Alarm systems Visitor management Security reporting platforms Security SOP development
• Emergency Management Crisis response Incident Command Fire and life safety Evacuation planning Severe weather response Medical emergency coordination
• VIP Protection Executive protection coordination High-profile guest management Confidentiality and discretion
• Administrative Skills Incident reports Risk assessments Executive presentations Briefings Security metrics Budget oversight
• Valid driver's license Ability to work evenings/weekends/holidays On-call leadership availability Ability to meet licensing and background requirements

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree Security Management Criminal Justice Emergency Management Hospitality Business Certifications
• ASIS CPP ASIS PSP FEMA ICs-100 FEMA ICs-200 FEMA IS-700 FEMA IS-800 CPR Certification AED Certification First Aid Certification
• Hotel Security Leadership Resort Security Leadership Private Club Security Estate Security Executive Protection Event Security Vendor Management Contract Management Security Technology Implementations
• Licensing Tennessee Security Registration Armed Registration (if required)

Benefits Explicitly Mentioned

• Competitive base salary
• Potential incentive compensation
• Possible relocation support
• Potential vehicle allowance
• Potential phone allowance

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$95,000 - $110,000 a year