Director, Security & Emergency Preparedness
On-siteSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Execute security policies and procedures to mitigate enterprise security risks while safeguarding employees, animal colonies, and critical infrastructure. Direct and oversee physical security, emergency preparedness programs, and business continuity operations for Texas Biomed and the Southwest National Primate Research Center. Manage contract security services, internal and external investigations, and liaison activities with federal and state law enforcement. Consult with senior management to develop risk mitigation strategies ensuring government compliance and adequate protection levels for biological select agents and toxins.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Security and/or Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or Business Administration)
- 10+ years of demonstrated leadership with security, emergency management and business continuity expertise
- Must be eligible and obtain FBI/CDC clearance under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
- 10 years' experience managing security communications centers, overseeing systems monitoring, alarm dispatch, 911 type related emergency management operations
- Experience protecting critical infrastructure as defined by the Department of Homeland Security
- Experience working with agencies such as the FBI, Secret Service, Department of Defense, Department of State, Homeland Security, State and/or local law enforcement
- Experience that includes strategic oversight and management of the following areas: corporate security, technology asset management, executive protection, investigations, and governance
- Experience in managing complex security matters such as intelligence programs, forensics investigations, and security technology integration for enterprise-based solutions
- Experience in creating security compliance policies and procedures and administering such regulations company wide
- Experience in overseeing and directing the development of training programs on security and other all hazard threats
Desired Qualifications
- Masters Preferred
- Biosecurity Preferred
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification from ASIS International is preferred
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