Chief, Security, HWAD

Dayzim; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayzim seeks a Security Chief to lead the Hawthorne Army Depot security program, ensuring DoD compliance and safeguarding personnel and assets. The role involves developing procedures, supervising staff, and coordinating with law enforcement to maintain site protection.

On-site duties require DoD-level security operations experience, a valid Nevada driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Competitive pay is offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in DoD facility security operations.
• Proven ability to develop policies and procedures for security programs.
• Knowledge of asset protection, investigations, and safeguarding of classified information.
• Supervisory experience within a security organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise security division policies, goals and budget inputs.
• Maintain auditable key control and badging systems and liaise with law enforcement.
• Prepare SOPs, manuals, and depot protection plan materials to ensure compliance.
• Create procedures for investigation and reporting of security incidents and maintain protective measures.
• Oversee security staff including work direction, performance feedback, and staffing decisions.
• Escalate safety, environmental or security concerns and uphold ethics and company standards.

Skills

Security leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident reporting

Staff supervision

Key control & badging

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Facility Security Officer certification

Job description

The Security Chief develops, administers, and executes industrial and physical security programs for Hawthorne Army Depot. This position maintains DoD-directed security compliance programs, key and badging controls, security procedures, investigations, and assigned Security staff to support protection of personnel, property, facilities, and classified information.

Position may require security clearance, consistent with contract requirements and government approval. U.S. or Naturalized citizenship is required.

This position is located on site in Hawthorne, NV

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Security Services Manager and Director, Support Services to develop Security division policies, goals, and budget inputs. Ensure security programs and assigned activities comply with Company policies, contract requirements, and applicable government requirements. 20%
• Provide and maintain auditable key control and badging systems for the Depot. Maintain effective liaison with local law enforcement agencies and other security stakeholders to support site protection and response readiness. 20%
• Prepare and maintain plans, manuals, standing operating procedures, standing guard orders, and Depot Protection Plan materials. Ensure procedures support compliance with Government security requirements and safeguarding of classified information. 20%
• Develop procedures for prompt investigation and reporting of vehicle accidents, disturbances, and security incidents. Supervise procedures for locks and security devices used to protect buildings, facilities, personnel, and property. 20%
• Supervise assigned Security staff, including work direction, performance input, staffing recommendations, and status-change recommendations. Ensure employees understand security procedures, compliance expectations, safety requirements, and customer service standards. 10%
• Report potential or known safety, environmental, or security concerns to appropriate personnel and support related corrective action. Maintain high ethical standards and comply with Company values, policies, and the Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct. 10%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Industrial and physical security program knowledge sufficient to administer site-level security requirements at Hawthorne Army Depot.
• Regulatory knowledge related to state, federal, DoD, Company, and contract security requirements.
• Security procedure development capability sufficient to prepare plans, manuals, standing operating procedures, standing guard orders, and Depot Protection Plan materials.
• Investigation and incident reporting capability sufficient to coordinate reporting for accidents, disturbances, discrepancies, and security incidents.
• People leadership capability sufficient to supervise assigned Security staff, set priorities, coach performance, and recommend employment-status actions.
• Systems and documentation capability sufficient to maintain key control, badging, classified information, and related security records.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Equivalent combination of formal education and directly related security experience may be considered for advanced education expectations..
• 4+ years of security operations experience, including DoD facility security experience and at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Facility Security Officer certification required or must be obtained and maintained as required by Company and contract requirements.
• Valid State of Nevada driver’s license and PILB registration/license required or must be obtained and maintained as required.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this role is $67200- $100,800. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows.

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 20 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion
• Hearing
• Fingering (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.)
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Expertise in specific software required, including Microsoft Office Suite and applicable security systems.
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

Notices to Applicants

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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