Director of Security & Guest Protection

Director of Security & Guest Protection

The client name is not disclosed in the job posting. The organization appears to be a large-scale luxury hospitality property spanning 300+ acres with guest accommodations, private cottages, event venues, wellness facilities, dining operations, and VIP guest services.

This organization operates a high-end hospitality campus that serves luxury guests, VIP visitors, private events, and special productions. The property includes lodging, dining, wellness amenities, outdoor recreation, event spaces, and 24/7 operations. The environment combines luxury hospitality, private estate-style operations, executive/VIP visitor management, high-end events and productions, and comprehensive security and emergency preparedness programs.

Base Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 annually. Expected Hiring Range: Most offers expected between $100,000 - $105,000. Compensation may vary based on experience, certifications, leadership scope, security expertise, and total compensation considerations.

Years of Experience: 8+ years of progressive security experience, 3+ years managing supervisors and multi-shift security teams. Relevant Industry Background Experience in one or more of the following: Physical Security, Corporate Security, Executive Protection, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Military Security, Hospitality Security, Resort Security, Private Estate Security, Campus Security, Entertainment Venue Security, Healthcare Campus Security. Additional Experience Required: VIP protection, emergency response leadership, incident command, security investigations, security technology management, team leadership and development.

Security Leadership: 8+ years security/protective services experience, 3+ years leadership experience, multi-shift operations management. Security Operations: Access control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, visitor management, security reporting platforms, security SOP development. Emergency Management: Crisis response, incident command, fire and life safety, evacuation planning, severe weather response, medical emergency coordination. VIP Protection: Executive protection coordination, high-profile guest management, confidentiality and discretion. Administrative Skills: Incident reports, risk assessments, executive presentations, briefings, security metrics, budget oversight. Additional Requirements: Valid driver's license, ability to work evenings/weekends/holidays, on-call leadership availability, ability to meet licensing and background requirements.

Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Hospitality Business. Certifications: ASIS CPP, ASIS PSP, FEMA ICS-100, FEMA ICS-200, FEMA IS-700, FEMA IS-800, CPR Certification, AED Certification, First Aid Certification. Additional Preferred Experience: Hotel Security Leadership, Resort Security Leadership, Private Club Security, Estate Security, Executive Protection, Event Security, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Security Technology Implementations Licensing: Tennessee Security Registration, Armed Registration (if required).

Benefits: Competitive base salary, potential incentive compensation, possible relocation support, potential vehicle allowance, potential phone allowance.