about the position…

The Director of Campus Security provides management, leadership and strategy in the planning and implementation of security policies and practices on the GRID, our corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. As the Director of Campus Security, you’ll help set the standards for employee security and safety.

position details/responsibilities…

Campus & Employee Safety

• Partner with division leaders to assess and address their safety and security requirements, ensuring alignment with company policies and industry best practices
• Prioritize the safety and well-being of all employees, ensuring a secure workplace free from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement campus-wide security policies and procedures.
• Oversee security personnel, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Manage surveillance systems, access control, and emergency response protocols.
• Conduct regular security drills and active threat training for employees.
• Establish employee safety programs, including self-defense training, workplace violence prevention, and emergency preparedness.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop crisis management strategies.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency services.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory security requirements.

Executive & Travel Security

• Oversee security protocols for executive travel, including international trips, ensuring risk mitigation and crisis response plans.
• Conduct security assessments for overseas travel locations and coordinate with international security teams.
• Develop protocols for high-profile individuals, including route planning, secure accommodations, and emergency contingencies.

Event & Asset Protection

• Oversee security for campus events, ensuring crowd control, VIP protection, and emergency response readiness.
• Supervise the onsite Valet team, ensuring safety, security, and efficiency in vehicle management.
• Manage security for the private car collection stored on campus, implementing theft prevention measures, surveillance, and restricted access protocols.

here’s what we’re looking for…

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
• Valid permit to conceal carry (CCW) required, with extensive firearm safety and defensive training.
• 5 years of experience in security management
• Prior military experience is a plus
• Strong leadership, crisis management, and communication skills.
• Experience in executive protection and international travel security.
• Knowledge of security technologies, risk assessment, and emergency response planning.
• Proven experience in implementing employee-focused safety initiatives.
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth.

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide