Security Director

Job Title

Security Manager

Job Description

Protects the organization's employees, properties and all items of value on premises from any preventable harm or danger | Develops security policies and procedures that comply with government guidelines and standards | Conducts investigations to protect organization assets | Responds to contingency events, including bomb threats, sabotage and severe weather conditions through on-site security force or with the assistance of government law enforcement agencies | Recommends hiring of outside security contractors as necessary and may oversee contract guard force | Responsibilities are within the Security Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines

Impact of the Role

Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function | Solves unique problems that have a broad impact on the business | Contributes to the development of organization functional strategy | Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements | Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Determines professional/ technical approaches and strategies for own function | Develops policies and procedures for own function, in line with overall organization strategy | Has responsibility for the function and reports to the site/ SBU head (and/ or to a Home Office functional leader).

Essential Functions

• Manages the organization's security function and develops security programs, policies, and processes.
• Develops, designates, and implements safety and security protocols for assigned facilities. Managing the coordination and administration of security clearances.
• Oversee and ensures processes are in place for preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, and evicting trespassers.
• Serves as point of contact for escalated safety/security concerns and may respond to situations as needed.
• May coordinate with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
• Strategically and proactively assesses risks to ensure a safe and secure working environment to staff and visitors.
• Leads the investigation of crimes with leadership support.
• Provides direction and guidance related to safety and crime prevention to employees and visitors.
• Advises on specialized security needs or risks for limited and restricted access areas.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on security health, performance metrics, compliance results, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Strong knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).
• Experience working with DCSA. Broad background in security roles including FSO, OPSEC, COMSEC, physical security, education and awareness, personnel security, and insider threat.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree in security, National Security, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Emergency Management. Investigations. Physical Security. Security Management. Security Risk Management. Strategy Development. Law Enforcement Liaison. Resource Allocation. Conflict De-Escalation.

• Security Clearance: Active US government issued SECRET level security clearance or the ability to obtain.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.