Americas Security Manager

Security Management Resources; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Remote, USA
Relocation: No; this is a remote position.

Security Management Resources is seeking an Americas regional security leader for our client, a multinational corporation with operations primarily in the US and in Europe. Reporting to the Director of Security, Americas, this is a start-up position with responsibility for providing dedicated security support to businesses in North America. The role is a perfect fit for a mid-career security professional with a combination of public and private sector experience. Management of security programs in diverse environments both in the US, Canada, and Mexico will be an asset.

Responsibilities

Leadership
– Support and contribute to the development and implementation of regional security services.
– Collaborate across the enterprise with various departments and internal stakeholders.
– Foster mutually beneficial relationships with law enforcement, intelligence, and regulatory agencies.

Intelligence
– Develop and maintain intelligence networks related to threats to regional organizational operations.
– Identify and evaluate threats, risks, and vulnerabilities.
– Provide intelligence-driven subject matter expertise for the benefit of all regional operations.

Human Capital
– Collaborate on security and safety protection protocols for executive protection and events hosted onsite or supported remotely.
– Foster regional awareness of security and build a security-conscious workplace culture through development and delivery of training initiatives.

Physical Security
– Support and conduct site reviews and annual risk assessments designed to optimize protection of all enterprise assets.
– Conduct internal and external investigations including criminal and background investigations.
– Implement efficiency in site security programs and processes across multiple locations.

Resiliency and Incident Response
– Provide immediate response to security incidents and crisis emergency situations across the region.

Security and Technology
– Protect people, property, and facilities through integration of technology programs and processes.

Minimum Requirements

• An academic degree in an area relevant to the position, with a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Operational ability derived from experience in a law enforcement or military environment together with additional private sector employment.
• Experience with oversight of security programs that support diverse environments such as offices, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
• A successful record working with multi-cultural audiences.
• The ability to travel extensively within the region.

You Are:

• Highly skilled at succeeding in a matrix-management environment.
• A team player who works collaboratively to achieve goals efficiently and effectively.
• Action oriented with the ability to give pragmatic advice in a demanding environment.
• A strong communicator who can connect with diverse groups and effectively articulate and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in English with Spanish your preferred second language.