JOB SUMMARY

The Security Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all security programs at a high-hazard energetics manufacturing facility supporting DoD contracts. This position ensures full compliance with regulatory requirements administered by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The Director provides strategic leadership, manages physical and personnel security programs, and safeguards classified information, energetic materials, and critical infrastructure.

The Security Director manages a staff of security guards and surveillance personnel, who are responsible for patrolling and inspecting the organization’s property against theft, fire, vandalism, and terrorism, as well as ensuring the safety of personnel and visitors while on or about the organization’s premises.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

DCSA / DoD Security Program Management

  • Serve as Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)

  • Administer the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM)

  • Manage personnel clearances, classified information systems, and secure storage

  • Lead DCSA assessments, audits, and corrective action plans

  • Conduct security briefings, training, and insider threat awareness

ATF Explosives Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with 27 CFR Part 555 for explosives manufacturing, storage magazines, inventory, and 

         theft/loss reporting and recordkeeping

  • Oversee secure storage, access control, and chain-of-custody for energetic materials

  • Conduct internal audits of explosives logs, magazines, and manufacturing operations

  • Serve as primary ATF liaison and Responsible Person

Physical Security & Emergency Preparedness

  • Manage access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, perimeter security, and guard force operations

  • Develop and maintain emergency response, crisis management, and continuity plans

  • Coordinate with local, state, and federal emergency response agencies

Leadership & Administration

  • Provide strategic security guidance to senior leadership

  • Develop budgets, manage vendors, and oversee capital security projects

  • Lead investigations involving security incidents or regulatory non-compliance

  • Promote a culture of security awareness across the organization

• Oversee physical safety and security of the organization’s facilities/property and people – employees, vendors, contractors, shippers, and visitors
• Lead a team of security personnel in their day-to-day duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure that security staff is adequately equipped and trained.
• Develop training plans for security personnel and maintain security training records.
• Manage and report to senior management on security incidents and threats.
• Oversee and report on security checks/surveillance/monitoring.
• Authorize access to facilities and ensure that access is controlled.
• Maintain and review security records; periodically report on trends, anomalies, and concerns. 

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial or DoD security, preferably in a high-hazard or energetics 

          environment

  • Demonstrated knowledge of NISPOM, ATF explosives regulations.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • FSO/ITPSO certification (CDSE)

  • ATF Responsible Person experience

  • Prior military, law enforcement, or federal regulatory experience is preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, psychology, or other suitable field of study is 

          preferred. At least 3 years of management experience is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises Security Officers and Security personnel.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to direct and coordinate activities of others, to take decisive action appropriate to the situation and business plan
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Personnel development and performance management
• Conflict resolution
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer. Some domestic and international travel required.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Kilgore Flares Company LLC (KFL) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. 

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights

KFL EEO Policy Statement is available here: KFL EEO Policy Statement

Kilgore Flares Company LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to kflhr@kilgoreflares.com or call (731) 228-5229 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.