Physical Security Manager

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

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Physical Security Manager at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, Illinois, office. The Physical Security Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) physical security program to protect employees, visitors, facilities, assets, intellectual property, and business operations. This role oversees physical security systems and programs, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, visitor management, key control, incident response, and security risk assessments across multiple locations. Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Expansion, Physical Security Manager establishes security standards, identifies and mitigates physical security risks, and supports a safe, secure, and compliant workplace environment UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you’ll learn and achieve:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve physical security standards, policies, procedures, and programs across the organization.


• Manage physical security systems and technologies, including access control, badge and credential administration, CCTV, intrusion detection, alarms, visitor management, and key control.


• Conduct physical security risk assessments for new and existing facilities, identify threats and vulnerabilities, and develop appropriate risk mitigation recommendations.


• Establish physical security requirements for office, laboratory, and testing environments.


• Lead physical security incident response and investigations involving unauthorized access, theft, workplace violence concerns, vandalism, and other security-related events, coordinating with internal and external partners as appropriate.


• Manage physical security infrastructure projects, including access control upgrades, CCTV deployments, visitor management implementations, security command center enhancements, and new facility security installations.


• Partner with project management, design teams, and internal stakeholders to establish and implement physical security requirements throughout the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and occupancy of new and renovated facilities.


• Manage security vendors, integrators, monitoring providers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers, including scopes of work, service-level performance, budgets, maintenance, and system upgrades.


• Support emergency preparedness, crisis management, business continuity, evacuation planning, and security response activities during facility emergencies and other significant events.


• Develop and monitor security metrics, dashboards, access audits, incident trends, system performance, and compliance activities; prepare leadership reporting and support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.


• Contribute to other Real Estate & Facilities and organization-wide initiatives as required.

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement:

We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do. People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require. Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good. Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs. Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

Total Rewards:

• All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation based on the level of the position.


• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay.


• Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment.


• Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager.


• We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

• Strong project management skills with experience managing security infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.


• Ability to manage vendors, contracts, and budgets.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate physical security risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate security risks, requirements, and recommendations across organizational levels.


• Ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders across ULRI-ULSE.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Risk Management, Facilities Management, Information Technology, or a related field.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience in physical security, corporate security, facilities security, or a related discipline.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing enterprise security systems and vendor relationships.


• Experience supporting physical security programs within multi-site corporate environments.


• Experience with access control systems, CCTV platforms, visitor management, alarm monitoring, and other electronic security technologies.


• Experience conducting security risk assessments and supporting security infrastructure projects.


• Experience within corporate real estate and facilities or laboratory, testing, research, or manufacturing environments is preferred.


• Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being. To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

Join our Talent Community to stay informed about our upcoming opportunities! UL Standards & Engagement translates scientific discoveries into standards and policies that have the power to make a systemic impact on public safety throughout the world. Distinguished by our independent research and informed foresight, we've been driving cutting-edge science into practical standards since 1903. Our extensive library of standards helps to make everyday things safer, more secure, and more sustainable, from life jackets to batteries to autonomous cars. It’s a mission we pursue across the globe. We partner with leading minds and national standards bodies around the world to draw upon an ever-growing body of scientific knowledge from UL Research Institutes and global experts. Together, we're creating a dynamic road map to a safer future.

Salary Range: $89,602.01-$123,202.76 Pay type: Salary