Construction Security Site Lead
About The Position
As a Construction Security Site Lead (CSSL), you will serve as the on-site operational leader for security services supporting active construction operations within a data center environment. This position plays a key role in supporting construction security operations by overseeing day-to-day field activities, supervising security personnel, maintaining consistent security standards, and ensuring operational continuity across all shifts. The ideal candidate is an experienced security leader with strong operational judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage personnel in a fast-paced construction and critical infrastructure environment. This individual must be highly visible, accountable, and committed to delivering professional, responsive security services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Valid Driver's License and ability to qualify for applicable Texas security licensing requirements.
- Previous supervisory experience in security, law enforcement, military, or a related environment.
- Experience with workforce scheduling, operational leadership, report writing, and personnel management.
- Ability to work in active construction environments requiring extensive site movement, outdoor exposure, and variable work hours.
- Successfully pass background check and drug screening.
- U.S. citizenship (required for Texas security officer licensing).
Nice To Haves
- Data center or critical infrastructure security experience.
- Construction security experience.
- Contract security or Securitas experience.
- Staff development, coaching, and mentoring experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily operational oversight of security services across construction areas and posts.
- Ensure enforcement of security protocols, post orders, client requirements, and safety standards.
- Conduct routine site walkthroughs to assess officer performance, PPE compliance, and post coverage.
- Maintain leadership visibility across all shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Demonstrate flexibility in work hours consistent with a salaried leadership role, including remaining engaged during incidents or client issues until resolution or appropriate handoff.
- Directly supervise first-line supervisors and provide oversight to officers when necessary.
- Support staffing, scheduling, payroll review, training, onboarding, equipment management, client engagement, and operational reporting.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Weekly pay.
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunity to work for the world's leading protective services company.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) or retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Additional voluntary benefits, where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
