Vice President of Corporate Security

The Security Executive Council; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Russo Development and Russo Property Management is seeking an experienced VP of Corporate Security to lead the organization’s security strategy across corporate offices, residential communities, and construction sites in New Jersey. This executive role oversees physical security, investigations, emergency management, business continuity, and executive protection.

Based at the Carlstadt, NJ corporate office, the VP will build security programs, establish policies, manage vendors, and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible security leadership experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing multi-site security operations.
• Experience with commercial real estate, residential property management, construction, corporate security, or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s enterprise security strategy.
• Oversee security programs for corporate offices, residential communities, construction sites, and other company assets.
• Develop relationships with municipalities, police, and fire departments.
• Establish security policies, standards, and operating procedures.
• Identify and assess security risks affecting personnel, property, operations, and reputation.
• Provide regular security assessments and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Lead and mentor security personnel, contractors, and third-party security providers.
• Develop emergency response plans, crisis management protocols, and business continuity strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Security leadership

Vendor management

Executive protection

Technical security skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

CPP / PSP preferred

Job description

About the job

Description

At Russo Development and Russo Property Management, we build more than properties - we build inspiration and purpose. As a privately held, family-owned company with over 50 years of success, our legacy includes more than 6,500 luxury apartment homes, 60+ industrial projects, and a growing data center portfolio across northern New Jersey.

Our team is guided by our core CARES values - Character, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service - which shape how we work, lead, and serve. In 2023, Russo Property Management was proud to be named the Top Management Company for Market Rate Apartments by the New Jersey Apartment Association.

If you’re passionate about quality, community, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated VP of Corporate Security to join our growing team. The Vice President of Corporate Security is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s comprehensive security strategy to protect employees, residents, tenants, visitors, facilities, assets, information, and reputation. This executive leader directs physical security, investigations, emergency management, business continuity planning, threat assessment, executive protection, access control systems, and security technology across all corporate, construction, and property management operations.

The candidate chosen for this position will be based out of our corporate office in Carlstadt, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s enterprise security strategy.
• Assess current vendors policies and procedures.
• Develop relationships with municipalities, police, fire departments in the towns in which we have current and future projects.
• Establish security policies, standards, and operating procedures.
• Identify and assess security risks affecting personnel, property, operations, and reputation.
• Provide regular security assessments and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Lead and mentor security personnel, contractors, and third‑party security providers.
• Conduct site vulnerability assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee security programs for corporate offices, residential communities, mixed‑use developments, construction sites, and other company‑owned assets.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, crisis management protocols, and business continuity strategies.
• Develop executive protection programs when appropriate.
• Coordinate security measures for executive travel, special events, and high‑profile meetings.
• Develop security standards for construction sites and development projects.
• Coordinate security measures for vacant properties, active job sites, and critical infrastructure.
• Work alongside the Design and Management team when planning security installations and space/site layouts for new projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business Administration, or related field required. Master’s degree.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible security leadership experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing multi‑site security operations.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)/ Physical Security Professional (PSP) preferred.
• Experience with commercial real estate, residential property management, construction, corporate security, or a related industry preferred.
• Expertise in physical security systems and operations.
• Must exhibit strong technical, verbal, written skills.
• Must be organized and work well in a collaborative environment.

Compensation:

Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

We know how to fine‑tune corporate security because we’ve led effective and efficient Fortune 500‑level security programs. The SEC helps businesses find the best balance of risk mitigation, cost and innovation.