Assistant Security and Safety Director at Recovery Solutions of South Carolina, LLC – Columbia, South Carolina

Position Description:

Are you an experienced security and safety leader ready to take the next step in your career? This is your opportunity to partner directly with site leadership and play a critical role in protecting employees, individuals served, and the surrounding community. In this high-impact leadership position, you will help drive operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement — all while ensuring a safe and secure site environment.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Security and Safety Director to support the Security and Safety Director in the overall management, direction, and supervision of all security and safety operations at the site. This role is instrumental in strengthening systems, enhancing efficiencies, and ensuring compliance — without ever compromising security or safety.

What You’ll Do

Support and help oversee all security and safety operations across the site.

Supervise, mentor, and hold security and safety staff accountable for performance and compliance.

Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning, operational priorities, and budget development.

Coordinate with internal departments and local authorities on incidents involving security risks (e.g., escapes, disturbances, thefts).

Review, revise, and implement security and safety policies, procedures, and emergency operations plans.

Provide guidance and direction during emergency activations to ensure effective response.

Ensure continuous compliance with company standards, client requirements, and accrediting bodies.

Manage staffing levels and overtime to ensure coverage of mandatory and critical posts.

Monitor department systems and processes, implementing corrective actions when needed.

Ensure required training is completed for self and supervised staff within established timeframes.

What We’re Looking For

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required).

Experience

5+ years of experience in a secure treatment setting, including at least 3 years in a management role (required).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (required).

Licenses & Certifications

Valid state driver’s license (required).

Why Join Us?

In this role, you will not only protect and secure a critical environment but also shape the systems and strategies that keep it running effectively. Your leadership will directly influence the safety of employees, the individuals we serve, and the wider community. We value innovation, accountability, and operational excellence—and we’re looking for a leader ready to make a difference.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts

Pet insurance

Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

You Matter

From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.