Area Security Manager

Jobtailor; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Reading, PA is seeking an experienced Security Manager to oversee security operations across locations. You will lead monitors and staff, protect employees and assets, and drive risk mitigation strategies end-to-end.

Responsibilities include coordinating with senior security leadership, conducting investigations, training staff on security SOPs, and managing budgets and vendor relationships. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience.
• Government/Private sector security management certification preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of corporate security experience; law enforcement and/or military experience included.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and complete directives as assigned.
• Solid knowledge of risk assessment methodologies.
• Basic project management skills with ability to achieve results.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to build trust.
• Experience with budget planning and fiscal management.
• Experience with conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Experience with complex problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide management, security service, and support to operational and support functions across assigned locations.
• Lead and provide administrative oversight to security monitors, supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
• Protect company employees, assets, facilities, and personal security.
• Conduct physical security compliance reviews, testing, inspections, and audits.
• Manage security risks, facility security, damage reports, external theft, internal shrinkage, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct and assist with security investigations and author investigative summaries.
• Coordinate with the Director of Security to plan, task, manage, report, investigate, and resolve directives and objectives.
• Coordinate with retail, state production, cultivation, and corporate partners.
• Monitor policies and rules and provide operational oversight.
• Mentor, train, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews for security staff.
• Maintain and review administrative reports and processes; recommend changes.
• Establish threat awareness and training plans with plant/site managers.
• Manage complex events and operations to ensure continuity.
• Provide incident reports, briefings, and after-action recommendations to leadership.
• Train staff on SOPs, access control, visitor management, event security, incident response, guard operations, technical security solutions, and emergency preparedness.
• Manage security and threat management programs.
• Manage relationships with local resources, stakeholders, and security partners.
• Participate in hiring and retention of employees meeting security standards.
• Assume responsibility for the Director of Security in their absence.

Skills

Security management

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Budget planning

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

• Provide management, security service, and support to operational and support functions across assigned locations
• Lead and provide administrative oversight to security monitors, supervisors, technicians, and support staff
• Protect company employees, assets, facilities, and personal security
• Conduct physical security compliance reviews, testing, inspections, and audits
• Manage security risks, facility security, damage reports, external theft, internal shrinkage, and risk mitigation
• Conduct and assist with security investigations and author investigative summaries
• Coordinate with the Director of Security to plan, task, manage, report, investigate, and resolve directives and objectives
• Coordinate with retail, state production, cultivation, and corporate partners
• Monitor policies and rules and provide operational oversight
• Mentor, train, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews for security staff
• Maintain and review administrative reports and processes; recommend changes
• Establish threat awareness and training plans with plant/site managers
• Manage complex events and operations to ensure continuity
• Provide incident reports, briefings, and after-action recommendations to leadership
• Train staff on SOPs, access control, visitor management, event security, incident response, guard operations, technical security solutions, and emergency preparedness
• Manage security and threat management programs
• Manage relationships with local resources, stakeholders, and security partners
• Participate in hiring and retention of employees meeting security standards
• Assume responsibility for the Director of Security in their absence

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• Government/Private sector security management certification preferred
• Preferred minimum of 2+ years of corporate security experience; law enforcement and/or military experience included
• Strong communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize work and complete directives as assigned
• Solid knowledge of risk assessment methodologies
• Basic project management skills with ability to achieve results
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to build trust
• Experience with budget planning and fiscal management
• Experience with conflict resolution and de-escalation
• Experience with complex problem solving and attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to climb a ladder and work from a safe, elevated platform
• Ability to work in inclement weather, including excessive heat and cold
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license for the state worked in
• Ability to bend, squat, and raise arms to work in tight spaces
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to work unusual or off hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• May be required to pass specialty trainings

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in security management, risk assessment, and incident response while effectively leading and mentoring security staff. Proficient in developing and implementing security protocols, conducting compliance reviews, and managing relationships with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Security Management
• Risk Assessment Methodologies
• Incident Response
• Leadership Skills
• Budget Planning

Hard Skills

• Security Compliance Reviews
• Risk Mitigation
• Conflict Resolution
• Project Management
• Technical Security Solutions
• Emergency Preparedness
• Investigative Summaries
• Performance Reviews
• SOP Training
• Physical Security Inspections

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Relationship-Building Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Complex Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Government/Private Sector Security Management Certification

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Security Experience
• Law Enforcement Experience
• Military Experience
• Operational Oversight
• Stakeholder Management