Vice President of Security Operations

Pathway To Care And Recovery; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewal, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Security Operations in Pittsburgh, PA to lead the Security Department across the organization’s facilities. The role focuses on strategic planning, risk assessment, and programmatic oversight to safeguard residents, staff, and assets.

You will supervise the Director of Security, ensure ACA standards are met, coordinate with law enforcement, and drive training, incident response, and policy development for four locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Non-Profit Management, or Organizational Leadership.
• Ten years of progressively responsible criminal justice or safety and security operations experience.
• Minimum five years of management experience.
• Ability to manage a 24/7 on-call status.
• Strong mentoring, training, and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security operations across four locations.
• Supervise staff and provide training and development.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, contractors, and emergency response teams.
• Ensure ACA standards compliance across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Risk assessment

Staff supervision

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

Non-Profit Management / Organizational Leadership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Vice President of Security Operations

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Pittsburgh, PA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1555

Salary: $127,000.00 Annually

Definition

The Vice President of Security Operations is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and oversight of Renewal, Inc.’s Security Department and operation, ensuring a safe and secure environment across the organization’s community corrections and behavioral health residential and non-residential facilities. The position will focus on proactively strengthening organization-wide security practices through strategic planning, risk assessment, performance monitoring, and accountability measures to identify and address identified areas of vulnerability. This position will provide oversight of the Director of Security who manages the day-to-day security operations and supervises security personnel while ensuring consistent implementation of sound security practices across the organization. This individual will work closely with Executive Management and leadership to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, organizational policies and procedures, and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards. Key responsibilities include security operations management, staff supervision, training and development, facility safety, incident response, risk mitigation, and the consistent implementation and enforcement of security protocols across Renewal’s four locations. As a member of the Executive Management team, the Vice President of Security Operations will support the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and strategic goals aligned with Renewal’s mission, vision, and organizational priorities. This individual will also serve as the primary liaison with contracting agencies, law enforcement, and emergency response teams, regarding security operations, performance, and compliance.

Eligibility Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must have the ability to manage a 24/7 on-call status.

Education and/or Experience

This position requires a general knowledge of the criminal justice system, corrections and re-entry services, and security. Demonstrated ability to manage resources and supervise work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management; self-starting, motivated, and adapt to changing technology; Proven skills at problem-solving, strategic planning, and conducting research; Must possess strong mentoring and training skills; Should be computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Non-Profit Management, Organizational Leadership or related field required. Ten (10) years of progressively more responsible criminal justice or safety and security operations experience and a minimum of five (5) management experience is preferred.