Security Director

Kilgore Flares Company LLC•Toone, TN

About The Position

The Security Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all security programs at a high-hazard energetics manufacturing facility supporting DoD contracts. This position ensures full compliance with regulatory requirements administered by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The Director provides strategic leadership, manages physical and personnel security programs, and safeguards classified information, energetic materials, and critical infrastructure. The Security Director manages a staff of security guards and surveillance personnel, who are responsible for patrolling and inspecting the organization’s property against theft, fire, vandalism, and terrorism, as well as ensuring the safety of personnel and visitors while on or about the organization’s premises.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance
Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial or DoD security, preferably in a high-hazard or energetics environment
Demonstrated knowledge of NISPOM, ATF explosives regulations.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Demonstrated ability to direct and coordinate activities of others, to take decisive action appropriate to the situation and business plan
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
Personnel development and performance management
Conflict resolution
Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel

Nice To Haves

FSO/ITPSO certification (CDSE)
ATF Responsible Person experience
Prior military, law enforcement, or federal regulatory experience is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, psychology, or other suitable field of study is preferred. At least 3 years of management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)
Administer the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM)
Manage personnel clearances, classified information systems, and secure storage
Lead DCSA assessments, audits, and corrective action plans
Conduct security briefings, training, and insider threat awareness
Ensure compliance with 27 CFR Part 555 for explosives manufacturing, storage magazines, inventory, and theft/loss reporting and recordkeeping
Oversee secure storage, access control, and chain-of-custody for energetic materials
Conduct internal audits of explosives logs, magazines, and manufacturing operations
Serve as primary ATF liaison and Responsible Person
Manage access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, perimeter security, and guard force operations
Develop and maintain emergency response, crisis management, and continuity plans
Coordinate with local, state, and federal emergency response agencies
Provide strategic security guidance to senior leadership
Develop budgets, manage vendors, and oversee capital security projects
Lead investigations involving security incidents or regulatory non-compliance
Promote a culture of security awareness across the organization
Oversee physical safety and security of the organization’s facilities/property and people – employees, vendors, contractors, shippers, and visitors
Lead a team of security personnel in their day-to-day duties and responsibilities.
Ensure that security staff is adequately equipped and trained.
Develop training plans for security personnel and maintain security training records.
Manage and report to senior management on security incidents and threats.
Oversee and report on security checks/surveillance/monitoring.
Authorize access to facilities and ensure that access is controlled.
Maintain and review security records; periodically report on trends, anomalies, and concerns.