Chief Security Officer

Employer: Gibson Guitar Corp
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Job Description

Gibson Guitar Corp, the world’s premier musical instrument manufacturer and the home of such preeminent brands as Gibson, Epiphone, Baldwin and Wurlitzer, is looking for a Chief Security Officer to join the global security team. This position will be based out of Gibson’s World Headquarters, located in beautiful Nashville, TN – the heart of Music City.

Summary Description:

• Plans, directs and coordinates activities relating to the protection, safeguarding and security of company assets, employees, invitees and others
• Ensures that established goals and objectives are accomplished with prescribed priorities, time limitations and with fiscal responsibilities
• Advises, makes recommendations, assists in the formulation of goals and objectives.
• Designs, implements and monitors security policies, procedures and programs; complies with international, federal, state and local legal regulations
• Exercises independent judgment in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities and other activities as assigned

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plans, examines, analyzes, evaluates and supervises global Gibson Guitar Corp security operations, inclusive of physical security assets and security personnel
• Prepares reports and records as part of the senior management team
• Evaluates current procedures, practices and precedents for accomplishing Gibson Guitar Corp activities and functions relative to security.
• Identifies and resolves security related problems
• Develops and implements alternative methods for security operation improvement
• Coordinates activities within security area; prepares periodic budget estimate and reports.
• Orders supplies and equipment as needed
• Reviews financial reports to ensure security operation efficiency and quality control
• Develops preventative security programs, including the supervision of security personnel
• Performs audits of security related performance and conducts physical surveys of premise security, including security equipment condition
• Conducts, supervises and prepares reports relating to internal investigations of any losses or violations of Gibson Guitar Corp regulations, policies and procedures
• Develops, implements and manages security training
• Assists in preparation of emergency management and contingency planning
• Serves as Gibson Guitar Corp’s liaison with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies as it relates to security at Gibson Guitar Corp and/or Gibson Guitar Corp personnel
• Performs, arranges and supervises executive protection
• Must be willing to travel internationally and maintain consistency with policies and procedures among all global sites.
• Monitor and maintain Gibson Guitar Corp reward/tip line and investigate any claims. Administer Risk Management skills in regards to pre-employment background checks and worker compensations claims.

Education & Experience :
Any combination of education and experience provided the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security or a closely related field.
• Ten years full-time experience performing supervisory responsibilities or highly responsible work relating to tasks assigned to this position.

How to Apply 

http://www2.gibson.com/Gibson/Careers/Executive/Chief-Security-Officer.aspx