Lead, Physical Security Programs & Access

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion Corporation seeks an experienced Manager, Physical Security Programs in Torrance, CA to own access control and visitor programs, develop security policies, and lead security personnel across multiple facilities. This role collaborates with operations, electronic security, and government security to ensure readiness for new sites and ongoing protection of personnel and assets.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in physical security, strong leadership, and a track record of implementing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in security.
• 7+ years in physical/corporate security across multiple facilities.
• 2+ years in personnel management and security program leadership.
• Experience administering access control, badging, or visitor programs.
• Experience conducting physical security assessments and coordinating corrective actions across departments.

Responsibilities

• Own companywide badge and visitor programs, including access approval workflows, credential issuance and removal, periodic access reviews, visitor authorization, escort requirements, and recordkeeping.
• Hire, train, and manage Physical Security Specialists. Establish service standards for visitor arrivals, VIP visits, new hire onboarding, and interview candidates for a thorough and consistent companywide process.
• Develop and maintain physical security policies, standards, and procedures for leadership approval. Translate requirements into practical site instructions and coordinate implementation with the teams responsible for carrying them out.
• Oversee site assessments and program inspections to verify that access controls, visitor practices, and physical safeguards meet established requirements. Document findings, assign corrective actions to the responsible teams, verify completion, and elevate unresolved risks.
• Define security program requirements and readiness criteria for new facilities and expansions. Work with project leads and operational teams to verify that access processes, specialist coverage, procedures, and required security capabilities are ready before opening.

Skills

Team leadership

Access control

Policy development

Security program management

Facility security

Security audits/assessments

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in security/related field

Job description

Castelion Corporation seeks an experienced Manager, Physical Security Programs in Torrance, CA to own access control and visitor programs, develop security policies, and lead security personnel across multiple facilities. This role collaborates with operations, electronic security, and government security to ensure readiness for new sites and ongoing protection of personnel and assets.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in physical security, strong leadership, and a track record of implementing