Job Description
Director, Security Force Operations
Job Location:  Memphis, TN 38109
Teams:  Professional
Req Id:  3030
Posting Start Date:  1/7/26
Job Type:  Full-Time
Work Type:  Onsite
Job Description: 

Position Description

SOC is currently looking for a Full Time, Director of Security Force Operations to join our team!

This role is responsible for leading all aspects of the Xai Security Force in Memphis, ensuring operational readiness, fleet management, and adherence to training standards for mission-ready deployments. The position oversees Security Force operations, manages customer relationships, addresses procurement needs, and directs Operations Security for both Memphis and Mississippi site teams. Clear and consistent communication with client leadership, company senior leadership, and key stakeholders is essential. Success in this role is measured by operational excellence, compliance with client and regulatory requirements, and the delivery of a professional, well-trained program that consistently meets or exceeds expectations.

As Director, Security Force Operations, here's the work you will do:

  • Provides oversight and leadership in all aspects of Xai program management; responsible for all contractual requirements and deliverables; acts as a primary FSI Senior Management point of contact to Xai for the performance of personnel assigned under the Xai contract.
  • Ensures that all necessary Contractor effort is planned, provided, and maintained to the standards required by the contract; oversees all aspects of planning, scheduling, organizing, managing and assessing performance of assigned leadership and personnel assigned under the contract.
  • Provides oversight and ensures contractual compliance in recruiting, vetting, training and assigning personnel; ensures that leadership is executing their responsibilities efficiently and effectively; oversees and ensures that performance of personnel meet operational and client standards.
  • Acts as a liaison between the Xai Memphis leadership and SOC Senior Leadership with regular communication relating to contract requirements, expectations, and client needs within, or outside, of the scope of work.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

  • Leading and managing all aspects of the Security Force at all Memphis/Mississippi
  • Retain and recruit qualified candidates
  • Oversee all training aspects of the Security Force in Memphis/Mississippi
  • Maintain positives communications with Client and SOC Leadership

And these qualifications:

  • High School Diploma required.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Protective Force Management, Training
  • Minimum of 10 years’ Security experience within commerical or government

 

 

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $166,000 - $271,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows!

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

 

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

 

Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery

Walking

Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)

Hearing

Talking

Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time

Ability to read/write complex documents in the English language

Capacity to reason and make sound decisions

Capacity to express thoughts orally

Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company's office or work site

 

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW! TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER - AUSTIN KINTNER

Notices to Applicants
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity
Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.