Security Director - Global Financial Client - Hudson Yards

Security Director - Global Financial Client - Hudson Yards

Job Location s

US-NY-New York

Requisition

Category (Portal Searching)
Account Manager

Business UnitAUS

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…