Security Director, Critical Infrastructure — On‑Site Leader

STN Incorporated; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage – Medical, Dental &amp

401(k) Plan

Unlimited PTO

Holidays Paid

Cell Phone Allowance

Collaborative culture

Job summary

STN Incorporated is seeking a Security Director to lead onsite physical security at a critical infrastructure facility in Odessa, TX. You will oversee security programs, incident response, and compliance while directing a team and coordinating with client leadership and external agencies.

The role requires extensive security leadership experience, a Texas license, and the ability to manage risk, investigations, and continuity planning in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Commissioned Security Officer License (Level III) or ability to obtain immediately after hire.
• 15–20 years of progressively responsible experience in diverse physical security roles, including leadership.
• 4–5 years of recent experience leading security operations at a critical infrastructure facility.
• Experience managing physical security programs, investigations, access control, emergency response, and risk management.
• Experience building and leading security teams in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills with executives, clients, and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct all onsite physical security operations for a critical infrastructure facility.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with client requirements and best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop onsite security personnel while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management for the security team.
• Lead investigations into security incidents, coordinate responses, and develop corrective action plans.
• Conduct ongoing security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity procedures for operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as primary point of contact for client leadership regarding security operations.
• Build relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency agencies.
• Prepare and present operational reports, security metrics, and risk assessments to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve security processes, technology, and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Security program management

Incident response

Education

Texas Commissioned Security Officer License (Level III)

Job description

STN Incorporated is seeking a Security Director to lead onsite physical security at a critical infrastructure facility in Odessa, TX. You will oversee security programs, incident response, and compliance while directing a team and coordinating with client leadership and external agencies.

The role requires extensive security leadership experience, a Texas license, and the ability to manage risk, investigations, and continuity planning in a demanding environment.