Director of Security Operations-West

Elevance Health•St. Louis, MO

1d•$155,568 - $266,688•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director Security Operations-West will be responsible for management of domestic security operations and the physical security program. Establishes the program’s strategic security business plan, provides security leadership to direct reports and their staff, and manages the day-to-day operations for security services. This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Requirements

Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 15 years of experience with major law enforcement, intelligence, public, or private security agency; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of regional and on-site security managers to ensure their actions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet corporate and customer needs.
Handles complex security programs across business units, service organizations, and regional geographies.
Collaborates with corporate security management and facility service staff to ensure a consistent, common application of corporate security policies, programs, and procedures.
Implements procedures and systems for visitor controls, associate identification, and the safeguard of organization’s facilities, equipment, materials, and property.
Ensures implementation and use of new corporate security solutions and processes in a consistent way in cooperation with other corporate functions, including efficient communication and change management.
Briefs senior and executive management on the status of security issues, vendor compliance issues, and physical security audit compliance.
Develops and recommends policies, procedures, standards, training and methods for identifying and protecting personnel, property, facilities, operations, and intellectual property assets from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, product tampering, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
Develops and manages administrative and capital funding for proper allocation of expenses for the security program and ensures adherence to Corporate Security standards at all sites.
Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.