Security Director - Global Tech Client

About the role

Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Director in San Francisco to lead a large, multi-site security program for a fast-paced, technology-driven client. The director provides strategic and operational leadership for 100+ security professionals across several buildings, including managers, supervisors and officers, and sets consistent security standards, builds high-performing teams and strengthens emergency preparedness.

Key responsibilities

• Direct security operations across multiple locations, covering staffing, access control, patrols, incident response, emergency preparedness and service delivery.
• Lead and develop 100+ security professionals, evaluate team performance, coach managers and supervisors and coach future leaders.
• Create, implement, audit and improve SOPs, Post Orders, emergency action plans, escalation protocols, response playbooks and training standards.
• Lead emergency response, conduct drills and tabletop exercises, run after-action reviews and coordinate with law enforcement, emergency services and internal stakeholders.
• Run site assessments and operational audits, set performance metrics and fix gaps.
• Act as security advisor to client leadership and partner with GSOC, Workplace, Facilities, Executive Protection, Emergency Management, HR, Legal and IT.
• Oversee access control, CCTV/video surveillance, alarm monitoring, visitor management and incident management.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of security management experience; relevant security, military and/or law enforcement management experience may count.
• Proven experience leading and developing security personnel in a complex environment and managing large-scale, multi-site operations.
• Experience with SOPs, Post Orders, emergency plans, risk assessments and crisis management.
• Strong leadership, judgment, problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication skills, and ability to work with senior stakeholders, law enforcement and vendors.
• Willingness to provide after-hours or on-call escalation support and meeting state and local licensing requirements.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience leading 100+ security personnel and supporting a technology, AI, research, biotechnology or financial services environment.
• Experience with Genetec or comparable access control, video management, alarm monitoring and incident management systems.
• Certifications such as ASIS CPP, PSP, PCI, CEM or FEMA/ICS.

What we offer

• Salary range of $130,000-$150,000.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement and disability insurance.
• Eight paid holidays, five sick days and four personal days.
• Vacation accrues at 3.08 hours per two weeks, paid out only where required by law.