Director, Corporate Security

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

In addition, the role provides security counsel to executive leadership on potential threat situations (whether internal employee situations or external situations).

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily security operations at the headquarters.
• Coordinate with external security vendors to ensure compliance with security protocols and procedures.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments and provides insights and recommendations to leadership on appropriate actions to take.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
• Investigate security breaches, develop and recommend solutions and/or actions required and prepares post incident analysis to determine if changes are required to prevent similar future incidents.
• Monitor and analyze security trends and incidents.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the company’s executive team.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees on site and consult with other company locations to coordinate any required training as identified.
• Ensure that vendor personnel are adequately trained and certified.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of security systems (e.g., surveillance cameras, access control systems).
• Ensure the effective use of security technology to protect the premises.
• May require occasional travel to other company locations.
• 24 hour on-call availability for security emergencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate security or a related role.
• Previous military experience is a preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of security protocols, procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies effectively.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP) are a plus.
• Proficiency in security technology and systems.

Company Description:

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Additional Information:

In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

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