Vice President of Security Operations
About The Position
The Vice President of Security Operations provides overall leadership, administration, and oversight of Renewal, Inc.’s Security Department and operations, helping ensure a safe and secure environment across the organization’s community corrections and behavioral health residential and non-residential facilities. The role focuses on strengthening organization-wide security practices through strategic planning, risk assessment, performance monitoring, and accountability measures to identify and address vulnerabilities. The Vice President oversees the Director of Security, who manages day-to-day security operations and supervises security personnel, and promotes consistent implementation of sound security practices across the organization’s four locations. Working with Executive Management and other leaders, the role supports compliance with contractual obligations, organizational policies and procedures, and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards. As a member of the Executive Management team, the Vice President supports the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and strategic goals aligned with Renewal’s mission, vision, and organizational priorities. The position also serves as the primary liaison with contracting agencies, law enforcement, and emergency response teams regarding security operations, performance, and compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Non-Profit Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
- General knowledge of the criminal justice system, corrections and re-entry services, and security.
- Ability to manage resources and supervise work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management.
- Self-starting, motivated, and able to adapt to changing technology.
- Problem-solving, strategic planning, and research skills.
- Strong mentoring and training skills.
- Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Ability to manage a 24/7 on-call status.
Nice To Haves
- Ten years of progressively more responsible criminal justice or safety and security operations experience.
- A minimum of five years of management experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead, administer, and oversee Renewal, Inc.’s Security Department and operations.
- Strengthen organization-wide security practices through strategic planning, risk assessment, performance monitoring, and accountability measures.
- Oversee the Director of Security and ensure consistent implementation of sound security practices across the organization’s four locations.
- Work with Executive Management and organizational leaders to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, organizational policies and procedures, and ACA standards.
- Oversee security operations, staff supervision, training and development, facility safety, incident response, risk mitigation, and enforcement of security protocols.
- Support development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and strategic goals aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and priorities.
- Serve as the primary liaison with contracting agencies, law enforcement, and emergency response teams regarding security operations, performance, and compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
