Strategic Security Director
Control Risks
Apply to this jobThe Strategic Security Director will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s comprehensive security strategy. This is a high-visibility role within the organization and requires direct and continuous interaction with ownership members and their strategic partners. The primary mission is to ensure the protection of people, assets, and facilities.
Requirements
- Ensure compliance with regulations and processes required by the Ministry of Labor and other public authorities.
- Develop, update, and implement the company’s Master Security Plan.
- Define corporate security policies, protocols, and standards.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, physical, and strategic risks.
- Conduct periodic vulnerability assessments and propose continuous improvements.
- Oversee CCTV systems, access control, and physical security across all facilities.
- Ensure the efficient operation of monitoring centers and security personnel.
- Develop and lead crisis preparedness and response plans.
- Coordinate communication and recovery actions following incidents.
- Design strategies to prevent asset loss.
- Lead internal investigations related to fraud or other irregularities.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to strengthen the security ecosystem.
- Oversee technological infrastructure for protection and monitoring.
- Coordinate Civil Protection programs and training for brigades, guards, employees, and executives.
- Ensure regular drills and training exercises.
- Evaluate, select, and oversee security service providers.
- Ensure contractual compliance and high performance standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, International Relations, or a related field.
- Strong capability in diagnostics, anticipation, and strategic execution, with openness to change and development of new protocols.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in the security sector and at least 5 years in leadership or equivalent positions.
- Key competencies: emotional intelligence, crisis management, and team leadership.
Summary
Lead security strategy, oversee safety operations, manage risks, and ensure compliance.
Job title
Strategic Security Director
Experience level
senior level
Minimum experience
15+ years exp
Industry
security
Location requirements
Mexico City, Mexico; remote not allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico