Senior Director, Security And Emergency Management

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Batavia, Illinois, United States
Base: $248,100.00-$341,300.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Onsite
Manage security operations for large campus
Develop emergency management strategies
Oversee physical and personnel security
The Senior Director leads the Security and Emergency Management Division responsible for safeguarding employees, assets, and intellectual property across a 6,800-acre site and international locations

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director leads the Security and Emergency Management Division responsible for safeguarding employees, assets, and intellectual property across a 6,800-acre site and international locations.
  • This role requires developing comprehensive security strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while serving on the Laboratory's Senior Leadership Team.
  • Fermilab offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and onsite day care for this critical leadership position.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director leads the Security and Emergency Management Division responsible for safeguarding employees, assets, and intellectual property across a 6,800-acre site and international locations.

Salary

Base: $248,100.00-$341,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Onsite day care

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage security operations for large campus
  • Develop emergency management strategies
  • Oversee physical and personnel security
  • Implement cybersecurity policies
  • Lead protective force and fire department
  • Collaborate with federal agencies

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in national laboratory environment
  • Strong bias for action in crisis
  • Ability to manage unionized workforce
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strategic partnership with scientific programs

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 15 years experience or Master's plus 10 years
  • Extensive experience managing security functions at industrial or government complexes
  • Ability to obtain and maintain highest level security clearance
  • HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification Credential eligibility
  • Experience leading in a bargaining union environment

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or ability to obtain HSPD-12 credential

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