Multi-Site Physical Security Lead

UL Standards & Engagement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k matching up to 5%

Additional 4% retirement contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, Illinois seek a Physical Security Manager to develop, implement, and maintain our physical security program protecting employees, facilities, assets and IP across multiple locations.

You will oversee access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, visitor management, risk assessments, incident response, and security projects from planning through occupancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in physical security, corporate security, facilities security, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years managing enterprise security systems and vendor relationships.
• Experience supporting security programs in multi-site corporate environments.
• Preferred certifications (CPP, PSP, CPTED, CFM, PMP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve physical security standards, policies, procedures, and programs.
• Manage security systems including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, alarms, visitor management, and key control.
• Conduct security risk assessments and develop mitigation recommendations.
• Lead incident response and investigations for unauthorized access, theft, or other incidents.
• Manage security infrastructure projects from planning through construction and occupancy.
• Coordinate with project management, design teams, and stakeholders to implement security requirements in new facilities.
• Manage vendors, contracts, budgets, SLAs, and program performance.
• Support emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity activities.
• Develop security metrics and dashboards; support audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV platforms

Visitor management

Alarm monitoring

Electronic security technologies

Job description

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, Illinois seek a Physical Security Manager to develop, implement, and maintain our physical security program protecting employees, facilities, assets and IP across multiple locations.

You will oversee access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, visitor management, risk assessments, incident response, and security projects from planning through occupancy.