Director of Security & Guest Protection

Job Title & Client

Job Title:

Director of Security & Guest Protection Client:
Confidential Luxury Hospitality Campus (Franklin/Brentwood, Tennessee) 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.

Based on the information provided, 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
• Comprehensive security and emergency preparedness programs

• Director of Security
• Director of Protective Services
• Director of Security Operations
• Head of Security
• Security Operations Manager
• Corporate Security Manager
• Director of Safety & Security
• Hospitality Security Director
• Resort Security Director
• Executive Protection Manager
• Campus Security Director
• Security Program Manager
• Physical Security Manager
• Protective Operations Manager
• Estate Security Director

Primary Location

• Franklin, Tennessee
• Brentwood, Tennessee

Nearby Areas (Approx. 45-Minute Commute)

• Nashville
• Franklin
• Brentwood
• Nolensville
• Spring Hill
• Thompson's Station
• College Grove
• Murfreesboro
• Smyrna
• La Vergne
• Antioch
• Hendersonville
• Mount Juliet
• Belle Meade
• Green Hills
• Cool Springs
• Fairview

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
• Total compensation considerations

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in physical security, protective operations, emergency management, law enforcement, military security, hotel security, corporate security, or a comparable field.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and multi-shift security operations.

• 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

• 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 Security Management Criminal Justice Emergency Management Hospitality Business Certifications
• ASIS CPP
• ASIS PSP
• FEMA IC-100
• FEMA IC-200
• FEMA IS-700
• FEMA IS-800
• CPR Certification
• AED Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Hotel Security Leadership
• Resort Security Leadership
• Private Club Security
• Estate Security
• Executive Protection
• Event Security
• Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Security Technology Implementations
• Tennessee Security Registration
• Armed Registration (if required)

• Competitive base salary
• Potential incentive compensation
• Possible relocation support
• Potential vehicle allowance
  
  Potential phone allowance