Director of Security

Sunrise Senior Living • Boca Raton, FL

1d • $63,024 - $84,136

About The Position

The Director of Security provides overall leadership of community security operations at Sunrise Senior Living, ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for residents, families, guests, and team members. The role oversees security services, emergency response and risk management, resident and community safety support, departmental finances and administration, and the recruitment and development of security staff. The position requires balancing safety with hospitality and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and Sunrise standards.

Requirements

• Supervisory experience in security.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Security supervisory experience in senior living or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee security services in compliance with federal, state or provincial, and local regulations.
• Conduct and supervise property patrols and safety inspections.
• Investigate incidents, safety hazards, and suspicious activity.
• Ensure accurate documentation through daily and security logs.
• Lead emergency response efforts and coordinate with police and fire departments.
• Ensure alarms, safety procedures, and security protocols are followed.
• Promote OSHA compliance, PPE usage, and risk management programs.
• Implement corrective actions to prevent repeat incidents.
• Oversee transportation coordination and after-hours escorts.
• Maintain community safety standards, including weather preparedness.
• Support resident services while balancing safety and hospitality.
• Manage the departmental budget, staffing, payroll, and capital projects.
• Review monthly financials and implement improvement plans.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate security staff.
• Foster accountability, engagement, and compliance with Sunrise standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and disability plans
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee assistance program
• Discount program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay, which allows employees to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition reimbursement
• Potential discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses, subject to position, plan, and performance eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed