Physical Security Programs Lead

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion Corporation is seeking a Manager of Physical Security Programs to lead the company’s access, badge, and visitor programs across locations. The role oversees policy creation, risk-driven security readiness, and coordination with security operations and government security teams.

The successful candidate will manage Physical Security Specialists, build consistent onboarding, and drive security improvements for new facilities and expansions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, or related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in physical security or corporate security, including experience supporting multiple facilities.
• 2+ years of experience in managing personnel and leading security programs.
• Experience administering access control, badging, or visitor programs and developing clear policies and operating procedures.
• Experience conducting or managing physical security assessments, documenting findings, 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 escal…
• 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

Access control

Badging

Visitor programs

People management

Security assessments

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree (security management / related field) or equivalent

Job description

Castelion Corporation is seeking a Manager of Physical Security Programs to lead the company’s access, badge, and visitor programs across locations. The role oversees policy creation, risk-driven security readiness, and coordination with security operations and government security teams.

The successful candidate will manage Physical Security Specialists, build consistent onboarding, and drive security improvements for new facilities and expansions.