Director, Security Operations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
The Director, Security Operations is responsible for overseeing the daily security operations across all ASCAP offices and events, ensuring the safety of employees, executives, visitors, and corporate assets. This role partners with the SVP, Head of Security, to develop and implement strategic security policies, risk management initiatives, and crisis response protocols, while also providing hands‑on management of on‑site security operations. The Director supervises third‑party security staff, coordinates executive protection and event security, and serves as the secondary operational leader for incident response, ensuring ASCAP maintains the highest standards of physical and workplace security. The Director is based in the New York office, reports to the SVP, Head of Security, and occasional travel for in‑person meetings may be required.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
20+ years of experience with law enforcement, relevant corporate security experience a plus
HR218 Certification required
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified required, instructor a plus
Experience with intelligence, public service or a private sector security organization or international equivalent preferred
Fire life safety experience is a plus
Experience with Executive Protection is a plus
Experience with CCTV and Access Control is a plus
Ability to manage a group of security contractors, when needed.
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
Strong communication skills, ability to communicate with varying levels of internal and external stakeholders
This position requires the incumbent to be in the office five days per week and requires additional evening, morning, or weekend hours as needed.
Occasional travel to other ASCAP offices and events are required.
Compensation and Benefits Besides providing a unique and dynamic work environment, there are a few other reasons you should consider ASCAP in your career planning. We also offer generous benefit options that are comprehensive and provide the flexibility that most employees want and need. These health care and financial plan options include the following:
A choice of either network‑only provider medical and dental plans or more flexible medical and dental plans where you can see providers in or out‑of‑network
Vision plan that offers both in and out‑of‑network provider options
401(k) Plan that offers pre‑tax, Roth, and an after‑tax employee contribution option which includes a company match.
An additional employer paid discretionary profit share contribution, regardless of your participation in the 401(k) Plan
Generous time‑off policy
12 company holidays
16 hours to volunteer with ASCAP Notes the Cause Volunteer Program
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Short‑term disability insurance/salary continuation and long‑term disability insurance
Company provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Employee gym discounts at select gyms
Commuter benefits
Voluntary pet health insurance
Voluntary auto and homeowners insurance
Voluntary employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance options
Voluntary ID protection Coverage
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 and will be determined on an individualized basis depending on several factors that are unique to each candidate including geographic location (due to differences in the cost of labor), skills, education and prior relevant experience.
ASCAP is an equal opportunity employer. All ASCAP employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications and performance and not on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, genetic information, disability, handicap, color, creed, religion, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
20+ years of experience with law enforcement, relevant corporate security experience a plus
HR218 Certification required
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified required, instructor a plus
Experience with intelligence, public service or a private sector security organization or international equivalent preferred
Fire life safety experience is a plus
Experience with Executive Protection is a plus
Experience with CCTV and Access Control is a plus
Ability to manage a group of security contractors, when needed.
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
Strong communication skills, ability to communicate with varying levels of internal and external stakeholders
This position requires the incumbent to be in the office five days per week and requires additional evening, morning, or weekend hours as needed.
Occasional travel to other ASCAP offices and events are required.
Compensation and Benefits Besides providing a unique and dynamic work environment, there are a few other reasons you should consider ASCAP in your career planning. We also offer generous benefit options that are comprehensive and provide the flexibility that most employees want and need. These health care and financial plan options include the following:
A choice of either network‑only provider medical and dental plans or more flexible medical and dental plans where you can see providers in or out‑of‑network
Vision plan that offers both in and out‑of‑network provider options
401(k) Plan that offers pre‑tax, Roth, and an after‑tax employee contribution option which includes a company match.
An additional employer paid discretionary profit share contribution, regardless of your participation in the 401(k) Plan
Generous time‑off policy
12 company holidays
16 hours to volunteer with ASCAP Notes the Cause Volunteer Program
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Short‑term disability insurance/salary continuation and long‑term disability insurance
Company provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Employee gym discounts at select gyms
Commuter benefits
Voluntary pet health insurance
Voluntary auto and homeowners insurance
Voluntary employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance options
Voluntary ID protection Coverage
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 and will be determined on an individualized basis depending on several factors that are unique to each candidate including geographic location (due to differences in the cost of labor), skills, education and prior relevant experience.
ASCAP is an equal opportunity employer. All ASCAP employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications and performance and not on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, genetic information, disability, handicap, color, creed, religion, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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