Security Director - Global Financial Client - Hudson Yards

Company Overview:

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Director for a Global Financial Client located in the Hudson Yards area of Manhattan.

As a Security Director, you are the driving force behind daily security operations, ensuring the safety and well-being of the people and places you protect. You will lead from the front-guiding, developing, and motivating your team of security officers and supervisors to deliver exceptional service. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, make a real impact, and create a safer environment for those who count on you.

Why Join Allied Universal?

* Career Growth:
Opportunities to advance within a global leader in security services

* Impactful Work:
Play a vital role in protecting people, property, and businesses

* Supportive Team:
Work with caring professionals dedicated to safety and excellence

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manage scheduling:
Leverage AI-powered technology to effectively schedule security officers, meeting client contract hours while minimizing unbilled overtime

* Lead and Develop Security Teams:
Hire, coach and manage security officers and supervisors while overseeing payroll, performance, and employee relations

* Enhance Client Relationships:
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality service that protects people and property

* Handle Security Incidents and Emergencies:
Respond to escalated issues professionally, coordinating with clients and internal teams

* Direct Compliance and Security Operational Excellence:
Oversee training, safety, and site operational standards as well as managing inventory (uniforms, equipment, and other essential supplies)

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Minimum of 4 years' experience in one of, or a combination of the following:

* Military (Career/Military Police/Military Elite Forces)

* Law Enforcement (Police Academy Graduate)

* Correctional Facility (Correction Officer)

* A bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a security related field such as:

* Criminal Justice,

* Security Administration,

* Homeland Security,

* Fire Science.

* Such degree will count as two (2) of the four (4) years required experience and a master's degree will count as three (3) of the four (4) years required experience.

* Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment

* Previous contract Security, facilities management, military (honorable discharge), or law enforcement experience

* Proven interpersonal and communication skills required

* Previous leadership experience with campus security

* Strong written and communication skills

* Crisis management experience

* Microsoft Office skills

* Proven experience with management/evaluation/development/motivation of staff

* Flexible Schedule available weekend as needed

* An associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a security related field such as:
Criminal Justice, Security Administration, Homeland Security, or Fire Science. Such degree will count as two (2) of the five (5) years required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

* Proven experience with management/evaluation/development/motivation of staff.

* Ability to supervise subordinates through the transmission of values, standards and culture with an understanding of their influence on others.

* Possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and recognizes the need for communicating differently with different people.

* Previous formal training in management, human relations, interpersonal communication skills, labor and criminal laws, and emergency response.

* Demonstrated experience with analyzing information, staffing coordination, tracking budget expenses, scheduling, and dealing with complexity.

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