Compliance Manager - Access Control & Gate Systems

AMAROK; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Short & Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (Section 125)

Matching 401(k) retirement plan

Career advancement

Bonus opportunities

Generous PTO

Job summary

AMAROK is seeking a Compliance Manager for Access Control & Gate Systems in Columbia, SC. This role is vital for ensuring all systems meet codes and standards, overseeing permitting processes, and coordinating with authorities for compliant design.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, have direct experience with access control hardware, and demonstrate strong decision-making abilities. You'll benefit from a competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple demanding projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong working experience in securing permitting approvals and interpreting complex codes.
• Direct experience with access control platforms and hardware, including design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Review access control and gate operator designs for compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop permitting strategies for timely approvals across multiple jurisdictions.
• Conduct final project compliance reviews to verify adherence to codes and permit requirements.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Code interpretation

Tools

Lenel

Genetec

Job description

Job Summary

The Compliance Manager for Access Control & Gate Systems serves as the primary resource for ensuring all access control systems, gate operators, and related low‑voltage security installations meet all applicable codes, standards, permitting requirements, and regulations. This role oversees permitting and approval activities, and coordinates with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure compliant system design with fire, electrical, life safety, and building codes. Additionally, the manager maintains critical compliance documentation and supports successful project execution from design through final inspection and approval.

What You'll Do

• Review access control, gate operator, and low‑voltage security system designs to ensure compliance with applicable building, fire, life safety, electrical, and industry standards.
• Interpret local, state, and federal code requirements and develop permitting strategies that support timely approvals across multiple jurisdictions.
• Become a subject matter expert on diverse municipal codes, interpreting requirements, and meticulously documenting them for future requests.
• Evaluate compliance requirements related to electrical hardware, gate operator safety devices, emergency egress systems, fail‑safe/fail‑secure functionality, and structural installations.
• Partner with internal and external resources such as Engineers, Project Management, Inspections, and Sales teams to incorporate compliance requirements into project planning, design, permitting, and execution.
• Conduct final project compliance reviews to verify adherence to applicable codes, permit requirements, and approval conditions.

What You'll Bring

• Proven ability to manage multiple demanding projects and deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
• Demonstrably self‑sufficient and possesses the confidence to exercise sound, independent decision‑making.
• Strong interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to teamwork and positive company culture.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications, with strong attention to detail in documentation, record‑keeping, and archiving processes.
• Strong working experience in securing permitting approvals and interpreting complex codes, regulations and jurisdictional requirements.
• Direct experience with access control platforms and hardware (Lenel, Genetec, etc.), including the design and implementation of access control, fire/life safety and electrical systems in commercial and industrial environments.
• High degree of experience in permitting, compliance, or code enforcement related to access control systems, gate operators, automated gates and other low‑voltage systems.

Benefits

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Short & Long‑term disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Section 125)
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Career advancement
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO

Annual Compensation Range: $80,000–$90,000. Compensation is determined based on competitive market data, experience, skillset and geographical location.

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