DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

Location: Washington, DC

Job Summary:

Our customer is seeking an experienced Security Director for immediate hire (office location, Northwest Washington, DC.). The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of a large security contract supporting US government customers at various locations throughout the Washington, DC area. The Security Director is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate contractor responses are provided in a timely fashion, 24 hours per day 365 days per year. As a result, the Security Director should possess strategic planning experience, resource management experience, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. The contract’s workforce is composed of approximately three hundred (300) Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) organized into Security Guard Teams collocated with the customers they support. Each team is under the immediate supervision of a dedicated Security Manager also collocated with their customer. Each Security Manager reports directly to the Security Director who provides company oversight and serves as our front-line liaison with all contract customers. The candidate should possess at least 15 years of relevant experience leading/managing workforces (as listed below).

Responsibilities: 

  • Operations Management: 

  • Direct and supervise security personnel, including hiring, training, and performance

  • evaluation. Coordinate with internal departments and external clients to ensure

  • seamless security operations. 

  • Oversee the deployment of security technologies, such as surveillance systems, access

  • control, and alarm systems. 

Policy and Procedure Development: 

  • Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain regulatory

  • compliance and mitigate risks. 

  • Conduct regular reviews and updates of security policies to adapt to changing threats

  • and operational needs. 

  • Ensure all security measures align with legal requirements and industry standards. 

Incident Response and Crisis Management: 

  • Develop protocols for responding to security incidents, emergencies, and crises. 

  • Lead investigations into security breaches, thefts, or other incidents, and implement

  • corrective actions. 

  • Coordinate with law enforcement agencies and other authorities as necessary during

  • security-related incidents. 

Risk Assessment and Mitigation: 

  • Conduct security assessments and audits to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities. 

  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential security threats. 

  • Monitor and analyze security metrics and reports to proactively address security gaps. 

Client Relations: 

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding security concerns and inquiries. 

  • Collaborate with clients to understand their security needs and customize solutions accordingly. 

  • Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and responsiveness to their needs. 

Budgeting and Resource Allocation: 

  • Develop and manage the security department budget, ensuring efficient use of

  • resources. 

  • Allocate resources effectively to prioritize critical security initiatives and projects. 

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize security expenditures where possible. 

Semi-Monthly Billing Data: 

  • Oversee the semi-monthly billing process for security services provided to clients. 

  • Collaborate with finance and accounting departments to ensure accurate invoicing and timely collection of payments. 

  • Review billing data and reports to identify discrepancies or billing errors, and take corrective actions as needed. 

  • Maintain records of billing transactions and reconcile accounts to ensure financial integrity. 

  • Address client inquiries and resolve billing-related issues promptly and professionally. 

  • Analyze billing data trends to optimize revenue generation and improve billing efficiency. 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, or related field (master’s degree preferred). 

  • Proven experience in security management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.

  • Strong knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies.

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. 

  • Sound judgment and decision-making abilities, especially in high-pressure situations.

  • Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to security.

  • Experience working in diverse environments, such as corporate, industrial, or

  • government sectors.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary $130-165K

  • Have the option to telework 1-2 a week

  • Primary office located in NW, DC 

  • Have 401K and will match

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits 

  • First two years, 2 weeks PTO – 3.33/per pay period

  • Secret Clearance Preferred 

Start Date: August 2024

TO APPLY:

  • Email us your resume at founders@tatariy.com. Type the following in the email subject: Director of Security | Application.

  • Please ensure you have a working phone number in your resume.