Director of Security

Shane Co.•Greenwood Village, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Security develops overall security strategy, policies and standards to ensure the physical safety of all visitors, employees and customers to the organization’s facilities and the security of property and assets, while aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements, and supporting overall risk management and business continuity strategies. This includes oversight of multi-site retail operations and the company’s home office. This role establishes auditing and inspection protocols to assess, identify and mitigate any security vulnerabilities or gaps, conducts loss prevention and other forms of investigations, and has responsibility for crisis response and crossfunctional risk management. The role ensures the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of security policies, systems, and practices that protect people, assets, and reputation, while aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field is required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP) preferred.
7+ years of progressive experience in enterprise security leadership.
Experience in multi-site security leadership is required; multi-site retail experience is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in physical security, investigations, and crisis management required.
Demonstrated knowledge of risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and insurance requirements are required.
Experience leading and developing teams, including direct reports and influencing decisions across organizational levels and teams is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required; experience presenting to executive leadership strongly preferred
Experience in managing vendor relationships and contract security services required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience serving as liaison with law enforcement is strongly preferred.
advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP) preferred.
multi-site retail experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Security Leadership: Lead and coordinate all security functions across 22+ retail locations and the organization’s home office, including physical security, supply chain security, threat intelligence, investigations (in partnership with Human Resources), and crisis response.
Policy & Governance: Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements. This includes protocol surrounding civil unrest, severe weather events (such as tornadoes or hurricanes occurring during open hours), robbery etc.
Incident Management: Oversee incident prevention, detection, response, and post-incident analysis. Lead or partner on investigations, including loss prevention and workplace safety incidents and coordinate with law enforcement and external partners as needed. Consults with internal team responsible for employee communication to ensure necessary flow of information.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, IT, Facilities, Operations, Procurement, and other departments to ensure integrated risk management and business continuity.
Senior Leadership Advice and Reporting: Advise company leadership on security risks, strategies, and the status of any incidents. Prepare and present regular reports and recommendations to support informed decision-making and proactive risk management.
Vendor & Contract Management: Oversee relationships with contract security providers and consultants. Ensure coverage for absences and special events. Ensure behaviors of contract providers meets company expectations. Regularly evaluate vendor performance and compliance with company standards.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor emerging threats, trends, and best practices. Lead ongoing assessment and enhancement of security systems and protocols.
Training & Awareness: Oversee the delivery of security training and awareness programs for employees at all levels, utilizing materials that meet requirements of the business and all state laws. Ensures training materials are updated to reflect evolving threats and regulatory changes.
Budget & Resource Management: Manage security budgets, resource allocation, and cost controls.
Team & Leadership Development: Build, lead and manage a high-performing team. Responsible for the hiring, supervision, evaluation, and development of team members. Foster a culture of continual improvement, accountability, shared success and a commitment to demonstration of the company’s core values, championing a positive and inclusive workplace culture that promotes collaboration, innovation and employee satisfaction

Benefits

We offer a competitive base rate and an opportunity for a yearly bonus.
You’ll enjoy a generous time-off package, including 3 weeks of vacation, and an annual float day.
We value holidays and are closed on major ones. Plus, you receive a float day and paid volunteer day annually.
We also value your work-life balance and keep favorable hours that provide a great retail experience to our customers while respecting your time and well-being.
In times of major illness, you can earn time off at full pay for self or family care.
You’ll also benefit from paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and assistance navigating medical complexities.
Additionally, you can access competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company match, and flexible spending accounts.
You can also enjoy voluntary benefits, including long-term disability, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.
We also have a dedicated staff member who focuses on well-being and work-life balance, ensuring you thrive professionally and personally.
Enjoy a generous store and online discount, available for you and your family members.