Director of Security & Guest Protection

Distro•Franklin, TN

2d•$95,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The organization operates a high-end hospitality campus that serves luxury guests, VIP visitors, private events, and special productions. The property includes lodging, dining, wellness amenities, outdoor recreation, event spaces, and 24/7 operations. The environment combines luxury hospitality, private estate-style operations, executive/VIP visitor management, high-end events and productions, and comprehensive security and emergency preparedness programs.

Requirements

8+ years of progressively responsible experience in physical security, protective operations, emergency management, law enforcement, military security, hotel security, corporate security, or a comparable field.
3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and multi-shift security operations.
Experience in one or more of the following: Physical Security, Corporate Security, Executive Protection, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Military Security, Hospitality Security, Resort Security, Private Estate Security, Campus Security, Entertainment Venue Security, Healthcare Campus Security.
Experience with VIP protection, emergency response leadership, incident command, security investigations, security technology management, and team leadership and development.
Proficiency in access control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, visitor management, security reporting platforms, and security SOP development.
Knowledge of crisis response, incident command, fire and life safety, evacuation planning, severe weather response, and medical emergency coordination.
Experience with executive protection coordination, high-profile guest management, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
Skills in writing incident reports, conducting risk assessments, delivering executive presentations, providing briefings, analyzing security metrics, and budget oversight.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
On-call leadership availability.
Ability to meet licensing and background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Hospitality, or Business.
ASIS CPP certification.
ASIS PSP certification.
FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800 certifications.
CPR Certification.
AED Certification.
First Aid Certification.
Experience in Hotel Security Leadership, Resort Security Leadership, Private Club Security, Estate Security, Executive Protection, Event Security.
Experience with Vendor Management, Contract Management, and Security Technology Implementations.
Tennessee Security Registration.
Armed Registration (if required).

Responsibilities

Manage supervisors and multi-shift security operations.
Oversee physical security, protective operations, and emergency management.
Coordinate VIP protection and high-profile guest management.
Lead crisis response, incident command, and emergency preparedness.
Develop and implement security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Manage access control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, and visitor management.
Conduct risk assessments and security investigations.
Oversee security technology management.
Develop and manage security budgets.
Provide executive presentations and briefings.
Ensure confidentiality and discretion in all operations.
Coordinate fire and life safety, evacuation planning, and medical emergency coordination.
Respond to severe weather events.
Lead on-call availability for security matters.
Ensure compliance with licensing and background requirements.