Security Director - Global Financial Client - Hudson Yards

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Director for a Global Financial Client located in the Hudson Yards area of Manhattan.

As a Security Director, you are the driving force behind daily security operations, ensuring the safety and well-being of the people and places you protect. You will lead from the front—guiding, developing, and motivating your team of security officers and supervisors to deliver exceptional service. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, make a real impact, and create a safer environment for those who count on you.

Why Join Allied Universal?

• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within a global leader in security services
• Impactful Work: Play a vital role in protecting people, property, and businesses
• Supportive Team: Work with caring professionals dedicated to safety and excellence

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage scheduling: Leverage AI-powered technology to effectively schedule security officers, meeting client contract hours while minimizing unbilled overtime
• Lead and Develop Security Teams: Hire, coach and manage security officers and supervisors while overseeing payroll, performance, and employee relations
• Enhance Client Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality service that protects people and property
• Handle Security Incidents and Emergencies: Respond to escalated issues professionally, coordinating with clients and internal teams
• Direct Compliance and Security Operational Excellence: Oversee training, safety, and site operational standards as well as managing inventory (uniforms, equipment, and other essential supplies)

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in one of, or a combination of the following:
• Military (Career/Military Police/Military Elite Forces)
• Law Enforcement (Police Academy Graduate)
• Correctional Facility (Correction Officer)
• A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a security related field such as:
• Criminal Justice,
• Security Administration,
• Homeland Security,
• Fire Science.
• Such degree will count as two (2) of the four (4) years required experience and a master’s degree will count as three (3) of the four (4) years required experience.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Previous contract Security, facilities management, military (honorable discharge), or law enforcement experience
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills required
• Previous leadership experience with campus security
• Strong written and communication skills
• Crisis management experience
• Microsoft Office skills
• Proven experience with management/evaluation/development/motivation of staff
• Flexible Schedule available weekend as needed
• An associate’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a security related field such as: Criminal Justice, Security Administration, Homeland Security, or Fire Science. Such degree will count as two (2) of the five (5) years required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Proven experience with management/evaluation/development/motivation of staff.
• Ability to supervise subordinates through the transmission of values, standards and culture with an understanding of their influence on others.
• Possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and recognizes the need for communicating differently with different people.
• Previous formal training in management, human relations, interpersonal communication skills, labor and criminal laws, and emergency response.
• Demonstrated experience with analyzing information, staffing coordination, tracking budget expenses, scheduling, and dealing with complexity.
• Law enforcement, military, and/or contract or proprietary security services, or facility management experience
• American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification
• Previous payroll, billing, or scheduling experience
• Aptitude with security systems: CCTV, access control, and badge administration
• Graduate of certified public safety academy (e.g., Law Enforcement, Firefighter/Paramedic, Corrections Officer)

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Salary: $125,000 / year

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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