Retail Security Director

Marksman Security Corporation; Norman (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Marksman Security Corporation is seeking a Site Director to oversee daily security operations at client sites. You will lead Security Officers and Supervisors, manage scheduling, payroll, training, and performance reviews while delivering top‑tier security services to protect people and property.

Requirements include a degree in criminal justice or related field, seven+ years of management in security, budgeting and HR experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of managerial and policy making experience in security.
• Experience with budgeting, HR processes and workforce management systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to pass drug screen and background check; pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Security Officers, Site and Shift Supervisors including hiring, scheduling, payroll, training and coaching.
• Ensure high quality security services to protect people and property at client sites.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and employees.
• Coordinate support services to meet financial and operational goals and provide customer service.
• Handle escalated security issues or emergencies; conduct annual staff reviews.
• Monitor staff performance, document disciplinary actions and conduct performance appraisals.
• Maintain personnel files and workforce management systems with HR/Operations teams.
• Assist HR in hiring, onboarding and terminations as needed; prepare reports on personnel activity and trends.
• Track company equipment in the field and ensure policy compliance.
• Stay current on applicable federal, state, and local guidelines; support organizational culture and processes.
• Prepare correspondence and other required documents; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Workforce management

Policy compliance

Education

Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Excel

Workforce management systems

Job description

Marksman Security is built on serving our clients and building careers – just like yours. We are trusted by some of the most well-known companies and properties in the country while remaining dedicated to building personalized security solutions that solve the needs of every customer we support. Named as a nationally recognized Top Workplace in 2024 and 2025 by USA Today, Marksman's customized approach to security services will provide you with the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. Our core values of being Unified, Transparent, Innovative, Committed and Accountable help us in providing unparalleled service and support in all that we do. If you are looking for a meaningful career, a culture of excellence, and the ability to make a difference, we want to talk to you!

The Site Director is primarily responsible for supervising the day-to-day security operations of assigned Client sites.

Responsibilities of the Site Director include but are not limited to:

• Manage a team of Security Officers, Site and Shift Supervisors including hiring/selection, scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, development and support.
• Ensure the client site is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property.
• Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client and employees
• Coordinate necessary support services to effectively manage client site to meet or exceed financial and operational goals and provide quality customer service
• Handle any escalated security issues or emergency situations appropriately
• Conduct annual reviews for on-site staff.
• Monitors the quality of staff performance including coordinating and conducting exit interviews, assisting with unemployment claims review of disciplinary actions, recommendations for suspension or termination as well as ensuring a regular performance appraisal program for all staff
• Coordinates and documents performance tracking of all staff personnel
• Maintain and ensure the integrity of personnel files and workforce management systems working with Account/Operations Managers and HR department, as necessary
• Support HR department in review of involuntary terminations including union grievances and appeals
• Supports Director of Operations and HR in hiring, training and onboarding
• Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities and account trends
• Responsible for tracking company equipment in the field including technology, vehicles, etc. and ensuring company equipment is utilized in accordance with applicable policies
• Stays current on federal, state and local CBA guidelines relative our services
• Supports the organization’s culture, processes, practices and systems to ensure that company and its clients
• Prepare correspondence and memos as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Benefits:
Education and/or Experience: Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Management or related field and/or equivalent experience/education preferred. Minimum of seven years of managerial and policy making experience in the law enforcement or contract security field. Experience level to include extensive internal contacts within the local law enforcement community.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Ability to obtain a valid security license (if required by the state). Professional Certifications in Security Management; CPP or similar certifications preferred.
Computer Skills: Ability to create and manage budgets, budget variance reports and other reports in Excel. Experience with workforce management systems and scheduling systems preferred.
Language Skills: Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Bi-lingual considered a plus. Must possess excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, financial and time management skills with the ability of concisely and effectively address questions while providing subject matter expertise on policy to ownership and management.
Other Qualifications: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Strong qualitative and quantitative skills. Self-starter with the ability to manage time effectively, establish workflow priorities and work independently with high attention to detail. Ability to start, cultivate and maintain strong relations and work in a team environment. Prior employment history demonstrating the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities and producing accurate results in a highly organized manner. Must maintain a working telephone number through which we can contact you.
Physical Demands: The physical demands are based on the contract and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A list of these job duties is inclusive of, but not limited to: candidates must be able to stand for extended periods of time; be able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 50 lbs.; be able to accommodate foot patrols on the interior & exterior of the assigned facility; be able to perform assigned duties regardless of inclement weather.
Salary & Benefits: Base salary based on experience plus discretionary year-end bonus, paid vacation and personal days, medical insurance, dental insurance, life and AD&D insurance, optional life and AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and 401(k) match. Skills-enhancing training and opportunities for career growth and promotion.
EOE M/F/D/V
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