Manager Physical Security at Republic Services Phoenix, AZ

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

The Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute is seeking a Manager of Physical Security based in Phoenix, AZ. This role oversees the security of employees and facilities nationwide, requiring strong leadership skills and a minimum of 7 years' experience in physical security.

Key responsibilities include managing security vendors and conducting assessments while also preparing compliance reports. The position offers comprehensive medical benefits, a generous retirement plan, and travel of up to 50%. Interested candidates should have a certification in security management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of physical security experience with demonstrated leadership.
• Willingness to secure certification within 12 months if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of physical security for facilities nationwide.
• Conduct security assessments and develop standards.
• Prepare reports on security compliance and project progress.
• Travel domestically up to 50% of the time.

Skills

Video system architecture and installation

Facility security assessment

Vendor management

Strong ethics

Project management

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Data analysis

Education

Certification by a recognized professional security organization (CPP, PSP or PSC)

Job description

Position Summary

Manager Physical Security at Republic Services, Phoenix, AZ.
The Manager, Physical Security is responsible for the physical security of Republic Services' employees and facilities nationwide.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of physical security for Republic Services' facilities nationwide.
• Strategically addresses security issues both immediate and long term.
• Establishes security response protocols and ensures their compliance nationwide.
• Conducts site security assessments and develops security standards for all Republic Services' facilities.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for escalation of security incidents.
• Prepares comprehensive reports on security compliance and project progress.
• Manages security (guard, video, alarm and access) vendors to ensure services and products supplied are appropriate and cost effective.
• Oversees a multi-million dollar security technology upgrade and ensures vendors install video and access controls in a timely, complete and budgeted manner.
• Prepares security presentations for employees on relevant security matters as required.
• Provides periodic updates to the Company's management team concerning security and security compliance.
• Travels domestically up to 50% of the time, sometimes on short notice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with video system architecture and installation, including familiarity with network video recorders and monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience inspecting and assessing facility security requirements and providing sound solutions.
• Demonstrated experience managing security vendors to include guard, access, alarm and video.
• Strong ethics and the ability to keep information confidential.
• Proven ability to be proactive and effective under deadline pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and exercise independent judgment with little or no direction.
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence through excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deliver effective executive presentations.
• Ability to work effectively in a geographically dispersed environment, including operating with sensitivity to and an understanding of cultural differences around the nation.
• Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of physical security experience with an emphasis on demonstrated leadership and project management.
• Certification by a recognized professional security organization such as CPP, PSP, or PSC or the ability to secure certification within 12 months from the date of hire.

Role Highlights

• Travel: 25% or more travel annually.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.