Corporate Security Manager

Air Methods; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking a Corporate Security Manager to lead the enterprise physical security program across a geographically diverse operation. You will set security standards, manage technology and vendor relationships, and advise senior leadership on risk and threat management.

The role focuses on strategic program leadership rather than frontline guarding, with 20–30% involvement in Emergency Management and EOC activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Aviation Safety, or related field with 5+ years managing enterprise or multi-site physical security programs.
• Experience in aviation/healthcare/critical infrastructure environments preferred.
• Experience with facility security assessments and physical security technologies (access control, video surveillance).
• Experience managing contracted security services and vendors; executive protection experience preferred.
• Emergency Management and ICS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and manage the organization’s enterprise physical security program with governance across facilities.
• Serve as SME for physical security guidelines, manuals, policy, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct facility baseline assessments covering all facilities and prioritize recommendations.
• Develop tiered facility security classifications and capital investment prioritization.
• Oversee enterprise PACS strategy, credential standards, access matrices, and lifecycle governance.
• Coordinate same-day access deactivation with HR for separations; monitor post-deactivation activity.
• Oversee access anomaly monitoring and investigations for restricted areas.
• Govern enterprise camera and video surveillance program, standards, coverage, retention, and health monitoring.
• Manage documentation handling and chain of custody for video exports and investigations.
• Manage security vendors; vetting, contracting, performance review, financial oversight.
• Coordinate contracted security services including site security, events, and executive protection.
• Conduct risk assessments for contracted deployments; define scope and fiduciary discipline.
• Maintain knowledge of executive protection methods, certifications, and provider evaluation.
• Build relationships with law enforcement across priority facilities; coordinate registrations and planning.
• Monitor threat intel and translate into advisories for leadership.
• Support aviation and security compliance requirements (DOW CARB); prepare for surveys and assessments.
• Ensure program elements meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Serve as Emergency Manager supporting planning, response, and recovery in EOC contexts.
• Participate in EOC activations and incident management per ICS/ERP.
• Assist with exercises, drills, and after-action reports.

Skills

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management or related field

5+ years enterprise security management experience

Tools

N/A

Job description

Overview

At Air Methods, our mission is to provide lifesaving care to people and communities when they need it most. The Corporate Security Manager plays an important role in supporting that mission by helping protect our people, facilities, aircraft, and critical assets across the organization.

In this highly visible role, you’ll lead and strengthen Air Methods’ enterprise physical security program, developing security strategies, standards, and risk-based solutions across a geographically diverse operation. You’ll oversee security technology and vendor partnerships, advise leadership on physical security and threat management, and help ensure a consistent approach to protecting our teams and operations.

This is a strategic, program-focused leadership role rather than a security officer or executive protection position. Approximately 20–30% of the role will also support Emergency Management, including preparedness planning, exercises, incident response, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities.

This position is onsite at our corporate headquarters in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with a salary range of $80,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Establish, implement, and manage the organization’s enterprise physical security program, ensuring consistent standards, governance, and accountability across all facilities.
• Serve as the corporate subject matter expert for physical security guidelines, manuals, policy, procedures, and security standards.
• Conduct and maintain a National Facility Security Baseline Assessment covering all company facilities, capturing existing controls, risk levels, and prioritized recommendations.
• Develop and manage a tiered facility security classification system to guide minimum control requirements, assessment frequency, and capital investment prioritization.
• Provide enterprise governance and centralized oversight of the enterprise Physical Access Control System (PACS) strategy, including credential standards, access level matrices, approval workflows, and lifecycle governance.
• Coordinate same‑day access deactivation with Human Resources for employee separations and monitor for post‑deactivation credential activity.
• Establish and oversee access anomaly monitoring and investigation processes, including failed access attempts, out‑of‑scope access, and after‑hours activity in restricted areas.
• Provide enterprise governance and centralized oversight of an enterprise camera and video surveillance program, including leveraging video surveillance capabilities, system standards, coverage requirements, retention policies, and system health monitoring.
• Provide enterprise governance and centralized oversight of the documented handling and chain of custody procedures for video exports and investigative use.
• Manage security vendors through vetting, contracting, performance review, and financial oversight.
• Serve as the enterprise conduit for all contracted security services, including site security, event security, and executive protection engagements.
• Conduct documented risk assessments for contracted security deployments, define scope, and ensure fiduciary discipline
• Maintain working knowledge of executive protection methodologies, certifications, and best practices to evaluate provider qualifications, readiness, and performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies across priority facility locations.
• Coordinate facility registration, walkthroughs, and pre‑incident planning with law enforcement for priority sites.
• Monitor relevant threat intelligence sources and translate applicable information into actionable security advisories and leadership briefings.
• Support aviation and security compliance requirements, including Department of War (DOW) Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) security expectations.
• Assist in preparation, documentation, and readiness for DOW CARB security surveys and related assessments.
• Ensure physical security program elements support compliance with applicable regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Serve as a supplementary Emergency Manager in planning, preparedness, response, and recovery activities under Emergency Management
• Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations as assigned, supporting incident management under the Incident Command System (ICS) and or as outlined in the company Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
• Assist with development, execution, and documentation of emergency exercises, drills, and after action reports.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling – approx. 20% (additional travel as required)
• Job Location - Office Location: Corporate Headquarters, Greenwood Village, CO
• This is not a remote position

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from a four‑year college or university in Security Management, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Aviation Safety, or a related field and five (5) or more years of relevant experience managing enterprise or multi‑site physical security programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in aviation, healthcare, critical infrastructure, or other regulated, safety‑sensitive environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience conducting facility security assessments and overseeing physical security technologies such as access control and video surveillance systems.
• Experience managing contracted security services and vendors; experience supporting or overseeing executive protection services preferred.
• Emergency Management and Incident Command System (ICS) experience preferred.
• Prior management or program leadership experience influencing cross‑functional stakeholders preferred.

Skills

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to assess risk, prioritize competing demands, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to executive and operational audiences.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to maintain composure and sound judgment during incidents, emergencies, or elevated threat conditions.
• Computer Skills
• Strong technical skills and ability to learn new software and systems is required.
• Strong analytical, incident investigation, and report writing skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Relevant federal, state, local, or professional licenses or credentials applicable to security program management, investigations, or emergency management preferred.
• Professional security, risk management, or emergency management certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) (ASIS) preferred.
• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry certification preferred.
• Familiarity with recognized executive protection training programs or certifications sufficient to evaluate and oversee external service providers preferred.
• Emergency Management / Incident Command certifications, including FEMA / NIMS ICSS 100, 200, 700, 800 required.
• Emergency Management / Incident Command FEMA ICSS 300, 400 preferred.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Minimum pay

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $95,000.00/Yr.