Chief, Security, HWAD

Day & Zimmermann Company; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 92,575,000 - 138,862,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company in Hawthorne, NV, seeks a Security Chief to develop and administer industrial security programs for the Hawthorne Army Depot. The role ensures compliance with DoD requirements, key and badge controls, investigations, and supervision of the Security staff on site.

The position may require a DoD security clearance and U.S. citizenship. This on-site role emphasizes safeguarding personnel, facilities, and classified information while coordinating with government partners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 4+ years of security operations experience, including DoD facility security and at least 2 years supervisory experience.
• Facility Security Officer certification required or must be obtained/maintained per requirements.
• Valid State of Nevada driver's license and PILB registration/license required or must be obtained/maintained.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop Security division policies, goals, and budget inputs; ensure compliance with government requirements.
• Maintain auditable key control and badging systems; liaise with law enforcement and security stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain security plans, SOPs, standing guard orders, and Depot Protection Plan materials.
• Develop procedures for investigation and reporting of security incidents; supervise security devices and locks.
• Supervise Security staff; provide direction, performance input, and staffing recommendations.
• Report safety, environmental, or security concerns and uphold Company ethics and standards.

Skills

Industrial security knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Security procedure development

Investigation and incident reporting

People leadership

Security systems & documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Facility Security Officer certification

Nevada driver’s license / PILB registration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Applicable security systems

Job description

Job Summary

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.)