What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Security position at Securitas Security Services?
Title: Director of Security
Location: San Francisco, CA – Class A High‑Rise
Compensation: $110,000 annual base salary
Schedule: Full-time; must support a 24/7 operation, including after-hours response and on-call coverage as required
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations Management
Direct all security operations for a Class A high-rise, ensuring a professional, service-forward security presence aligned with “observe and report” standards
- Manage scheduling, deployment, and performance to deliver 2,300 man-hours per week while maintaining post coverage and compliance
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and officers; set expectations for appearance, conduct, and customer service consistent with post orders and company standards
- Ensure staff adherence to the scope of work and route any client requests outside post orders for management approval
- Oversee emergency preparedness and response (medical, fire, hazardous materials, violence), including proper escalation, notification, and documentation protocols
- Ensure timely, accurate, and factual incident reporting; maintain logs and records per site requirements
- Conduct post inspections, implement corrective actions and operational improvements
Access Control, Systems & Site Procedures
Oversee access control and visitor/vendor/contractor processing, ensuring valid identification and authorization compliance
- Ensure effective use of systems commonly deployed in Class A high-rise environments (e.g., visitor management and access control platforms )
- Maintain secure handling of sensitive site functions including after-hours access, property removal approvals, and loading dock controls
Client Partnership & Executive Presence
Serve as the primary security liaison to property management
- Provide clear operational updates, trend analysis, and solution-oriented recommendations
- Establish and maintain a “white-glove” security culture appropriate for a high-profile asset with VIP sensitivity
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years of high-rise security experience
At least 3 years as a (Security Director, Account Manager, Senior Operations Manager, or equivalent) for a Class A high-rise building
Demonstrated success managing large-scale staffing models comparable to 2,300 man-hours per week
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting high-profile assets with VIP/celebrity adjacency and potential media attention
- Familiarity with union environments and multi-tenant commercial properties
Work Requirements
- Availability for after-hours response and on-call rotation as required
“Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.”
Salary : $110,000