Security Director

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL); Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is seeking a Security Director for our US-FL Saint Petersburg facility. The role involves leading the security function, developing policies, and coordinating with law enforcement to protect personnel and assets.

The position requires an active SECRET clearance or ability to obtain, with extensive experience in security management. The director will develop and implement security programs, manage investigations, and respond to threats and

Qualifications

• Required: Associate's Degree and 10–12 years' experience or an equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Manages the organization's security function and develops security programs, policies, and processes.
• Develops, designates, and implements safety and security protocols for assigned facilities.
• Oversee and ensure processes are in place for preventing losses and damages by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy, and evicting trespassers.
• Serves as point of contact for escalated safety/security concerns and may respond to situations as needed.
• May coordinate with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
• Strategically and proactively assesses risks to ensure a safe and secure working environment for staff and visitors.
• Leads the investigation of crimes with leadership support.
• Provides direction and guidance related to safety and crime prevention to employees and visitors.
• Advise on specialized security needs or risks for limited and restricted access areas.
• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on security health, performance metrics, compliance results, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in security/related field

Job description

Security Director

Job Locations: US-FL-St Petersburg

Requisition ID: 2026-36674

Position Type: Full Time

Position Classification: On-Site

Job Function: Administrative Services

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

• We offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high‑performance team!

Job Summary

• Protects the organization's employees, properties and all items of value on premises from any preventable harm or danger
• Develops security policies and procedures that comply with government guidelines and standards
• Conducts investigations to protect organization assets
• Responds to contingency events, including bomb threats, sabotage and severe weather conditions through on‑site security force or with the assistance of government law enforcement agencies
• Recommends hiring of outside security contractors as necessary and may oversee contract guard force
• Responsibilities are within the Security Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function

• Solves unique problems that have a broad impact on the business
• Contributes to the development of organization functional strategy
• Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Functional Leadership

• Determines professional/ technical approaches and strategies for own function
• Develops policies and procedures for own function, in line with overall organization strategy
• Has responsibility for the function and reports to the site/ SBU head (and/ or to a Home Office functional leader).

Essential Functions

• Manages the organization's security function and develops security programs, policies, and processes.
• Develops, designates, and implements safety and security protocols for assigned facilities. Managing the coordination and administration of security clearances.
• Oversee and ensures processes are in place for preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, and evicting trespassers.
• Serves as point of contact for escalated safety/security concerns and may respond to situations as needed.
• May coordinate with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
• Strategically and proactively assesses risks to ensure a safe and secure working environment to staff and visitors.
• Leads the investigation of crimes with leadership support.
• Provides direction and guidance related to safety and crime prevention to employees and visitors.
• Advise on specialized security needs or risks for limited and restricted access areas.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on security health, performance metrics, compliance results, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Strong knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).
• Experience working with DCSA. Broad background in security roles including FSO, OPSEC, COMSEC, physical security, education and awareness, personnel security, and insider threat.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree in security, National Security, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Emergency Management. Investigations. Physical Security. Security Management. Security Risk Management. Strategy Development. Law Enforcement Liaison. Resource Allocation. Conflict De-Escalation.

• Security Clearance: Active US government issued SECRET level security clearance or the ability to obtain.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.