Frank Dawson

About Frank Dawson

Southern Company benefits from over 20 years of expertise in compliance, security strategy, and risk management. As Director of Operations for Corporate Security, strategic oversight ensures enterprise security operations align with intelligent threat management and advanced physical security technologies. This role focuses on safeguarding critical infrastructure by integrating risk mitigation strategies, modern technology, and field response coordination. Previous leadership roles, including Compliance and Ethics Manager at Mississippi Power, have honed skills in policy development, regulatory adherence, and fostering a culture of integrity. With certifications in fraud examination (CFE) and protection (CPP), the work consistently bridges operational excellence and ethical responsibility to protect people, assets, and organizational reputation.

Experience

1. Director of Operations Corporate Security

   Southern Company

   Jan 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   As Director of Operations for Corporate Security at Southern Company, I lead strategic and day-to-day oversight of our enterprise security operations, focusing on intelligent threat management, advanced physical security technologies, and the deployment of armed uniformed personnel across our critical infrastructure.With a commitment to protecting Southern Company’s people, assets, and reputation, I drive operational excellence across all facets of our security posture—integrating intelligence-driven risk mitigation, technology modernization, and field response coordination.My role bridges the gap between security strategy and on-the-ground implementation, ensuring our facilities and teams are prepared, protected, and resilient in an evolving threat landscape. Backed by a strong foundation in operational leadership and security management, I’m passionate about fostering a proactive, mission-driven culture of safety and preparedness.

Education

• Mississippi State University

  Bachelor's degree

  1995 — 1999

• William Carey University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2013

• The University of Southern Mississippi

  Bachelor's degree

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Analysis
• Policy
• Tactics
• Process Improvement
• Incident Command
• Policy Writing
• Public Speaking
• Physical Security
• Crisis Management
• Executive Protection
• Close Protection
• First Responder
• Security Audits
• Military
• Patrol
• Risk Management
• Disaster Response
• Surveillance
• Security Training
• Emergency Planning
• Corporate Security
• Criminal Investigations
• Crime Prevention
• Security Operations
• Security
• Internal Investigations
• Supervisory Skills
• Evidence
• Law Enforcement Operations
• Training
• Fraud
• Interrogation
• Public Safety
• Enforcement
• Emergency Management
• Workplace Violence
• Criminal Justice
• Investigation
• Asset Protection
• Customer Service