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Director of Security & Guest Protection

Distro - Franklin, TN, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-12

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Salary: USD 95,000 - 110,000 / annual

This is a Director-level security leadership role for a confidential luxury hospitality campus spanning 300+ acres in the Franklin/Brentwood, Tennessee area. The property operates as a high-end resort and event destination with guest accommodations, private cottages, event venues, wellness facilities, dining operations, and VIP services. You will oversee all aspects of physical security, protective operations, and emergency management for a 24/7 luxury hospitality environment. Key responsibilities include: **Security Operations & Leadership** - Direct multi-shift security operations and manage supervisors across all shifts - Oversee access control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, and visitor management - Develop and implement security standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Manage security technology platforms and reporting systems - Conduct security investigations and risk assessments **VIP & Guest Protection** - Coordinate executive protection and high-profile guest management - Ensure confidentiality and discretion in all guest-related security matters - Manage VIP visitor protocols and special event security **Emergency Management & Crisis Response** - Lead crisis response and incident command operations - Develop and execute evacuation planning and fire/life safety protocols - Coordinate severe weather response and medical emergency procedures - Ensure compliance with emergency preparedness standards **Administrative & Strategic** - Prepare incident reports, risk assessments, and executive briefings - Develop security metrics and performance dashboards - Oversee security budget and resource allocation - Present security recommendations to executive leadership **Requirements** - 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in physical security, protective operations, emergency management, law enforcement, military security, hotel security, corporate security, or comparable field - 3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and multi-shift security operations - Demonstrated expertise in access control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, visitor management, and security reporting platforms - Strong crisis response and incident command capabilities - Experience with VIP protection and executive protection coordination - Valid driver's license and ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call - Ability to meet Tennessee licensing and background requirements **Preferred Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Hospitality, or Business - ASIS CPP or PSP certification - FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, or IS-800 certification - CPR, AED, or First Aid certification - Prior hotel, resort, private club, or estate security leadership experience - Event security or executive protection background - Vendor and contract management experience

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