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Director of Security & Guest Protection

Distro
Franklin, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2026

Job Title & Client Job Title: Director of Security & Guest Protection Client: Confidential Luxury Hospitality Campus (Franklin/Brentwood, Tennessee) The client name is not disclosed in the job posting. The organization appears to be a large-scale luxury hospitality property spanning 300 acres with guest accommodations, private cottages, event venues, wellness facilities, dining operations, and VIP guest services. 2. Client Overview Confidential Luxury Hospitality Campus Based on the information provided, this organization operates a high-end hospitality campus that serves luxury guests, VIP visitors, private events, and special productions. The property includes lodging, dining, wellness amenities, outdoor recreation, event spaces, and 24/7 operations. The environment combines: • Luxury hospitality • Private estate-style operations • Executive/VIP visitor management • High-end events and productions • Comprehensive security and emergency preparedness programs 3. Similar Job Titles Candidates may hold titles such as: • Director of Security • Director of Protective Services • Director of Security Operations • Head of Security • Security Operations Manager • Corporate Security Manager • Director of Safety & Security • Hospitality Security Director • Resort Security Director • Executive Protection Manager • Campus Security Director • Security Program Manager • Physical Security Manager • Protective Operations Manager • Estate Security Director 4. Location & Target Search Radius Primary Location • Franklin, Tennessee • Brentwood, Tennessee Nearby Areas (Approx. 45-Minute Commute) • Nashville • Franklin • Brentwood • Nolensville • Spring Hill • Thompson's Station • College Grove • Murfreesboro • Smyrna • La Vergne • Antioch • Hendersonville • Mount Juliet • Belle Meade • Green Hills • Cool Springs • Fairview 5. Salary Base Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 annually Expected Hiring Range • Most offers expected between $100,000 - $105,000 Compensation may vary based on: • Experience • Certifications • Leadership scope • Security expertise • Total compensation considerations 6. Required Experience Years of Experience What We're Looking For Required Qualifications • 8 years of progressively responsible experience in physical security, protective operations, emergency management, law enforcement, military security, hotel security, corporate security, or a comparable field. • 3 years of leadership experience managing supervisors and multi-shift security operations.

Relevant Industry Background Experience in one or more of the following: • Physical Security • Corporate Security • Executive Protection • Emergency Management • Law Enforcement • Military Security • Hospitality Security • Resort Security • Private Estate Security • Campus Security • Entertainment Venue Security • Healthcare Campus Security Additional Experience Required • VIP protection • Emergency response leadership • Incident command • Security investigations • Security technology management • Team leadership and development 7. Requirements (Must-Haves) Security Leadership • 8 years security/protective services experience • 3 years leadership experience • Multi-shift operations management Security Operations • Access control • Surveillance systems • Alarm systems • Visitor management • Security reporting platforms • Security SOP development Emergency Management • Crisis response • Incident Command • Fire and life safety • Evacuation planning • Severe weather response • Medical emergency coordination VIP Protection • Executive protection coordination • High-profile guest management • Confidentiality and discretion Administrative Skills • Incident reports • Risk assessments • Executive presentations • Briefings • Security metrics • Budget oversight Additional Requirements • Valid driver's license • Ability to work evenings/weekends/holidays • On-call leadership availability • Ability to meet licensing and background requirements 8. Nice-to-Haves (Preferred) • Bachelor's Degree ○ Security Management ○ Criminal Justice ○ Emergency Management ○ Hospitality ○ Business Certifications • ASIS CPP • ASIS PSP • FEMA ICS-100 • FEMA ICS-200 • FEMA IS-700 • FEMA IS-800 • CPR Certification • AED Certification • First Aid Certification Additional Preferred Experience • Hotel Security Leadership • Resort Security Leadership • Private Club Security • Estate Security • Executive Protection • Event Security • Vendor Management • Contract Management • Security Technology Implementations Licensing • Tennessee Security Registration • Armed Registration (if required) 9. Benefits Explicitly Mentioned • Competitive base salary • Potential incentive compensation • Possible relocation support • Potential vehicle allowance • Potential phone allowance

 

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