# Director of Security

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-security

A Director of Security is responsible for protecting an organization's people, assets, and facilities, overseeing security management programs, surveillance systems, and access controls. They conduct risk assessments, develop emergency response planning protocols, and lead crisis management efforts when incidents occur, often coordinating with law enforcement and executive leadership. This role is common in corporate, healthcare, hospitality, and campus settings, and typically draws on a background in law enforcement, military service, or corporate security.

Top skills: [Crisis Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/crisis-management), [Risk Assessment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/risk-assessment), [Security Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/security-management)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Security Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/security-manager)
- Often leads to: [Vice President of Operations](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/vice-president-of-operations)

## Similar roles

[Facilities Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/facilities-director), [Loss Prevention Officer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/loss-prevention-officer), [Risk Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/risk-manager), [Safety Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/safety-director), [Security Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/security-manager)

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