Site Security Manager - New Florence, MO

Odin; New Florence (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Odin seeks an experienced Site Security Manager for a large-scale data center construction project in New Florence, Missouri. You will lead on-site security, manage access control, and coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services to protect personnel and infrastructure throughout construction.

The role requires a strong background in law enforcement, incident response, and security leadership on complex sites.

Qualifications

• Must have prior service as a law enforcement officer.
• Demonstrated leadership in security operations or large facilities.
• Working knowledge of Incident Command System, access control, and perimeter security.
• Ability to operate in a complex construction environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, good judgment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior on-site security leader across all phases of construction.
• Develop, implement, and manage the site security plan.
• Establish and enforce command-and-control protocols with Odin, GC, and owner requirements.
• Oversee badging, credentialing, and access control for a multi-employer workforce.
• Coordinate with general contractor site leadership to integrate security into daily operations.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to theft, vandalism, protest activity, and insider threats.
• Lead response to security incidents, emergencies, and disruptions.
• Serve as primary liaison with local police, sheriff, state patrol, and EMS.
• Manage contract security providers and on-site officers; set post orders and schedules.
• Provide daily/weekly security briefings and support audits and reviews.

Skills

Law enforcement background

Security leadership

Incident Command System

Access control

Perimeter security

Strong communication

Background check

Job description

Type: Full-time, on-site, project-based (long-term)

About Odin

Odin Labs, Inc. ("Odin") is the workforce visibility and compliance platform powering the next generation of infrastructure. As demand accelerates for AI data centers, clean energy projects, and large-scale construction, Odin provides the operational backbone for real-time workforce tracking, credential verification, site access, and compliance management. We experienced more than 7x revenue growth from 2024 to 2025, and 2026 has already surpassed 2025 growth.

Position Overview

Odin is seeking an experienced Site Security Manager to lead physical security and site protection for a large-scale data center construction project in New Florence, Missouri. The Site Security Manager is the senior on-site authority for access control, incident response, law enforcement coordination, and the protection of personnel, assets, and infrastructure throughout construction. Strong preference will be given to retired or recently retired local law enforcement officers with relationships in the area.

Key Responsibilities

Site Security Leadership

• Serve as the senior on-site security leader across all phases of construction.
• Develop, implement, and manage the site security plan.
• Establish and enforce command-and-control protocols aligned with Odin, general contractor, and owner requirements.

Workforce and Access Control

• Oversee badging, credentialing, and access control for a large, multi-employer workforce.
• Work closely with general contractor site leadership to integrate security into daily construction operations.
• Enforce policies on perimeter security, unauthorized access, and credential misuse.

Threat Prevention and Incident Response

• Identify and mitigate risks related to theft, vandalism, protest activity, insider threats, and public safety concerns.
• Lead the response to security incidents, emergencies, and disruptions.
• Maintain incident reports, after-action reviews, and daily security logs.

Law Enforcement and First Responder Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison with local police, the county sheriff, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and fire and emergency medical services.
• Coordinate joint response planning, emergency drills, and escalation protocols.
• Support leadership during community-facing events, protests, or public meetings when a security presence is required.

Guard Force and Vendor Management

• Manage contract security providers and on-site officers.
• Establish post orders, patrol routes, schedules, and escalation thresholds.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, inspections, and compliance checks.

Reporting and Stakeholder Communication

• Provide daily and weekly security briefings to Odin leadership and project stakeholders.
• Escalate material risks promptly with clear mitigation recommendations.
• Support audits, owner reviews, and regulatory inquiries as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Prior service as a law enforcement officer (municipal, county, or state).
• Demonstrated leadership in security operations, site command, or large-facility protection.
• Working knowledge of the Incident Command System, access control, and perimeter security.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex construction environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment under pressure.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Retired or soon-to-retire law enforcement officer from New Florence, Montgomery County, or surrounding communities in east-central Missouri.
• Experience securing critical infrastructure, data centers, utilities, or large industrial projects.
• Established professional relationships with local first responders and municipal leadership.
• Experience managing security in environments involving public opposition or heightened scrutiny.
• Military service or federal law enforcement experience is a plus.

Reporting Structure

Reports to Odin's Director of Security. Works closely with general contractor project leadership, owner representatives, local law enforcement, and emergency services.

Benefits and Eligibility

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your family
• Generous vacation and paid time off policy

This is a full-time, on-site role at the project jobsite in New Florence, Missouri.

Odin is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

To be eligible for this position, you must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.