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Silver Star Protection Group · 2 days ago

Senior Director of Operations

Rolling Meadows, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $90K/yr

10+ years exp

Silver Star Protection Group is a security firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The Senior Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s holistic security business line, leading a team of security professionals, and ensuring alignment of security objectives with the company’s overall business goals.

Security & Investigations

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage the security team across various regions and departments

Set performance goals, provide guidance, and ensure professional development of security staff

Foster a culture of security awareness and proactive threat mitigation across all levels of the organization

Ensure effective resource allocation to meet security needs and initiatives

Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives

Establish security operational policies, procedures, and protocols to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Evaluate and improve existing security programs, technologies, and risk management practices

Oversee day-to-day security operations, including surveillance, physical security, access control, and emergency response planning

Manage relationships with external security partners and vendors, ensuring their performance aligns with security needs

Work closely with senior leadership, business units, IT, legal, compliance, and other departments to integrate security initiatives into overall business strategies

Communicate security risks, vulnerabilities, and actions to senior executives, board members, and external stakeholders as needed

Represent the organization in interactions with law enforcement and regulatory bodies

Ensure adherence to local, national, and international security regulations and standards

Oversee audits, investigations, and compliance reporting to ensure alignment with security industry best practices and governmental requirements

Develop and manage the budget for the security department, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high operational standards

Negotiate contracts with security service providers, technology vendors, and consultants

Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging threats, and technological advancements to proactively adjust security strategies

Lead initiatives to continuously improve security processes and performance metrics

Ensure robust training programs for staff and the broader organization on security best practices and emergency response protocols

Qualification

Security managementRisk managementCrisis managementLeadership experienceSecurity technologiesBudget managementRelevant certificationsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in security management, Business Administration, or a related field (master's preferred)

Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in security operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Expertise in physical security, cybersecurity, risk management, and crisis management

Experience with security technologies, surveillance systems, access control, and threat intelligence platforms

Advanced knowledge and utilization of Microsoft Office, CRM tools, Budget control and tracking tools such as QuickBooks

Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance standards related to security

Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to develop and implement security strategies in alignment with business objectives

Proven experience in managing budgets, external vendors, and multi-functional teams

Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)) are highly desirable