Manager-Global Security

S & C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,437 - 137,122; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Parental Time

Job summary

S & C Electric Company is seeking a Security Officer Manager to oversee security operations in Chicago and Franklin, WI. This role requires robust leadership and the ability to foster a professional environment while managing the security team. Responsibilities include coaching team members, managing organizational resources, and ensuring safety awareness.

The ideal candidate possesses at least 7 years of relevant experience, an Associate degree in a related field, and various necessary security certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and is vital for maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of security or related background.
• 3 years of leadership experience.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security operations in Chicago and Franklin, WI.
• Coach, counsel direct reports, and develop appropriate plans.
• Ensure safety awareness and investigate safety incidents.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong analytical skills

Technical aptitude in security systems

Problem-solving skills

Team building

Education

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $112,437 - $137,122. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Security Officer Manager

The Manager will oversee Chicago and Franklin, WI security operations, provide supervision and direction for security team members, and report to the Director of Global Security. This position requires an individual who can demonstrate, project, and encourage an elevated level of professionalism and urgency with team members within the security department. Further, this position requires an individual with contract security account management experience, travel security experience, demonstrated decisiveness, flexibility, good judgment, and the willingness to function as needed, with a proven record of providing successful change while focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. They must be responsible and take the initiative to remain current on relevant technical or other specialized subjects.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that overall resources are utilized appropriately to meet organizational needs.
• Anticipate organizational constraints and take appropriate action to address them.
• Assist in the development of overall business plans for the organization.
• Coaching, counseling direct reports, and participating in establishing appropriate development plans.
• Anticipating, investigating, and resolving departmental problems and conflicts.
• Promoting safety awareness, housekeeping, investigating, and reporting on safety incidents.
• Reviewing and approving team member reviews.
• Writing and conducting team member reviews.
• Initiating decisions regarding hires, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Identifying individual training and skill development criteria to meet departmental/divisional needs.
• Independently analyze available data to decide on present and future organizational requirements.
• Willing to step into any role within this department when needed.

What you’ll Need To Succeed

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Relevant Experience Required: minimum 7 years of security or related background. Industrial security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred, plus 3 years of leadership experience, and direct project management.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license, Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (FOID), State of Illinois 40-Hour Security Training, Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), and the ability to obtain the Firearm Control Card (FCC) successfully.
• Technical aptitude and knowledge of security systems and equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, e.g., 4‑Step Problem Solving process.
• Proven team building and change management skills to coach, mentor, and empower team members throughout the organization.

S&C Electric is committed to equal‑opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support).
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

About the Team

On the (Admin, HR, General Management, Strategy, IT, F&A, HSE, S&L) team, we are responsible for several core business functions and collaborate with departments across S&C to collectively achieve S&C's mission. We are key players in facilitating how S&C provides long‑term value to our employee owners.

Job Info

• Job Identification 106803
• Job Category: Human Resources
• Posting Date: 06/01/2026, 03:26 PM
• Degree Level: Associate Degree
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Location: 6601 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60626, US (On‑site)