Director of Security Operations-West

Anticipated End Date:

2026-06-27

Position Title:

Director of Security Operations-West

Job Description:

Director Security Operations-West

Location: PST/MST/CST Time Zones. This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Director Security Operations-West will be responsible for management of domestic security operations and the physical security program. Establishes the program’s strategic security business plan, provides security leadership to direct reports and their staff, and manages the day-to-day operations for security services.

How you will make an impact:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of regional and on-site security managers to ensure their actions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet corporate and customer needs.

• Handles complex security programs across business units, service organizations, and regional geographies.

• Collaborates with corporate security management and facility service staff to ensure a consistent, common application of corporate security policies, programs, and procedures.

• Implements procedures and systems for visitor controls, associate identification, and the safeguard of organization’s facilities, equipment, materials, and property.

• Ensures implementation and use of new corporate security solutions and processes in a consistent way in cooperation with other corporate functions, including efficient communication and change management.

• Briefs senior and executive management on the status of security issues, vendor compliance issues, and physical security audit compliance.

• Develops and recommends policies, procedures, standards, training and methods for identifying and protecting personnel, property, facilities, operations, and intellectual property assets from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, product tampering, espionage, sabotage, or loss.

• Develops and manages administrative and capital funding for proper allocation of expenses for the security program and ensures adherence to Corporate Security standards at all sites.

• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 15 years of experience with major law enforcement, intelligence, public, or private security agency; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Master’s Degree strongly preferred.

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certification strongly preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $155,568 to $266,688

 

Location(s): California, Colorado, Minnesota, Nevada and Washington State

 

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. 

 

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Director

Workshift:

Job Family:

FAC > Corporate Security

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.