Director of Security

Securitas Security Services•San Francisco, CA

3h•$135,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Director of Security in San Francisco, CA, for a Class A High-Rise. The Director will oversee all security operations, manage staffing, ensure compliance with standards, and lead a team of supervisors and officers. The position requires a professional, service-forward security presence, aligned with “observe and report” standards, and an ability to maintain a “white-glove” security culture appropriate for a high-profile asset with VIP sensitivity. The Director will also manage access control, security systems, and site procedures, and serve as the primary security liaison to property management. Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits. The company's core values – Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness – are the foundation for employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community. Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace.

Requirements

Must have Military and/or Law Enforcement background or five plus years of high rise Security Management experience.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale staffing models comparable to 2,300 man-hours per week
Must have High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting high-profile assets with VIP/celebrity adjacency and potential media attention
Familiarity with union environments and multi-tenant commercial properties
Security Director, Account Manager, Senior Operations Manager, or equivalent for a Class A high-rise building
Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Direct all security operations for a Class A high-rise, ensuring a professional, service-forward security presence aligned with “observe and report” standards
Manage scheduling, deployment, and performance to deliver 2,300 man-hours per week while maintaining post coverage and compliance
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and officers; set expectations for appearance, conduct, and customer service consistent with post orders and company standards
Ensure staff adherence to the scope of work and route any client requests outside post orders for management approval
Oversee emergency preparedness and response (medical, fire, hazardous materials, violence), including proper escalation, notification, and documentation protocols
Ensure timely, accurate, and factual incident reporting; maintain logs and records per site requirements
Conduct post inspections, implement corrective actions and operational improvements
Oversee access control and visitor/vendor/contractor processing, ensuring valid identification and authorization compliance
Ensure effective use of systems commonly deployed in Class A high-rise environments (e.g., visitor management and access control platforms)
Maintain secure handling of sensitive site functions including after-hours access, property removal approvals, and loading dock controls
Serve as the primary security liaison to property management
Provide clear operational updates, trend analysis, and solution-oriented recommendations
Establish and maintain a “white-glove” security culture appropriate for a high-profile asset with VIP sensitivity

Benefits

Weekly pay
Competitive benefits
Retirement plan
Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Employee assistance plan
Securitas Saves discount program
Paid holidays
Paid time away from work
Availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday (Restrictions and fees may apply. Certain waiting periods may also apply.)
Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements.