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Architect · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Allied Universal scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Allied Universal is a private security and facility services company, headquartered in Irvine, California and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, that provides security officers, integrated electronic security systems, alarm monitoring, investigations and event security. Formed in 2016 from the merger of AlliedBarton and Universal Services of America, with roots it traces to 1957, it later acquired G4S and is the largest private security employer worldwide; this record covers its Canadian website. It hires security account and site managers, surveillance and SIU investigators, executive protection agents, security service technicians and operations managers.

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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.

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Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Director to lead a large, multi-site security program supporting a fast-paced, technology-driven environment in San Francisco.

The Security Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for 100+ security professionals across multiple buildings, including security managers, supervisors, and officers. This position is responsible for establishing consistent security standards, developing high-performing teams, strengthening emergency preparedness, and continuously improving security operations.

The ideal candidate is an experienced security leader who can operate effectively in a dynamic environment, develop strong leaders, evaluate security operations and personnel, and build scalable processes that protect people, facilities, and business operations.

Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead Multi-Site Security Operations: Direct security operations across multiple locations, ensuring consistent standards for staffing, access control, patrols, incident response, emergency preparedness, and service delivery.
  • Lead & Develop Security Teams: Provide leadership and accountability for 100+ security professionals; evaluate team performance, coach managers and supervisors, address performance gaps, and develop future leaders.
  • Develop Security Standards: Create, implement, audit, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Post Orders, emergency action plans, escalation protocols, response playbooks, and training standards.
  • Lead Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response: Direct response to critical incidents and emergencies; conduct drills, tabletop exercises, after-action reviews, and coordinate with law enforcement, emergency services, and internal stakeholders.
  • Drive Operational Excellence: Conduct site assessments and operational audits, establish performance metrics and service standards, identify security or operational gaps, and implement corrective actions.
  • Build Stakeholder Partnerships: Serve as a trusted security advisor to client leadership and partner closely with GSOC, Workplace, Facilities, Executive Protection, Emergency Management, HR, Legal, IT, and other business functions.
  • Oversee Physical Security: Ensure effective use of access control, CCTV/video surveillance, alarm monitoring, visitor management, incident management, communications, and other physical security technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS: (MUST HAVE)

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum five (5) years of security management experience. Relevant security, military, and/or law enforcement management experience may be combined to meet this requirement.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing security personnel, supervisors, and/or managers in a complex operational environment.
  • Experience managing large-scale and/or multi-site security operations, including staffing, training, performance management, operational compliance, and service delivery.
  • Experience developing and implementing SOPs, Post Orders, emergency response plans, escalation procedures, and security operational standards.
  • Experience managing critical incidents, emergency response, crisis management, risk assessments, and/or security escalations.
  • Strong knowledge of physical security operations and technologies, including access control and CCTV/video surveillance.
  • Strong leadership, judgment, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, law enforcement, emergency services, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
  • Ability to provide after-hours or on-call escalation support when required.
  • Must meet applicable state and local licensing requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (LIKE TO HAVE)

  • Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience leading 100+ security personnel across multiple buildings, campuses, or locations.
  • Experience supporting a technology, AI, research, biotechnology, financial services, or other high-growth/high-consequence environment.
  • Experience building or improving physical security programs, including SOPs, Post Orders, emergency plans, training programs, operational audits, and performance metrics.
  • Experience with Genetec or comparable enterprise access control, video management, alarm monitoring, visitor management, and incident-management technologies.
  • Professional certifications such as ASIS CPP, PSP, PCI, CEM, or FEMA/ICS certifications preferred.

BENEFITS:

    • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan, and disability insurance
    • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
    • Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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