Director of Security

Securitas Security Services USA • Full-time • San Francisco Bay Area, US • $120k - $135k / year • 3d ago

Title: Director of Security

Location: San Francisco, CA – Class A High‑Rise

Compensation: $120,000 to $135,000 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
Law Enforcement and/or Military background

Work Requirements

Availability for after-hours response and on-call rotation as required

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Benefits Include

Retirement plan
Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Employee assistance plan
Securitas Saves discount program
Paid holidays
Paid time away from work

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.

Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.